Clearing Along NC-73 from NC-115 to Davidson-Concord Road in Mecklenburg County

The North Carolina Department of Transportation is soliciting bids for clearing, vegetation removal, and site preparation along a 3.03-mile stretch of NC-73 (Sam Furr Road) from NC-115 to Davidson-Concord Road in Mecklenburg County under Contract DJ00596, with bids due August 5, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. This is a Federal-Aid funded project subject to Build America, Buy America requirements with no DBE participation goal.

Work includes standard clearing operations, tree cutting, debris disposal, special hand clearing on Parcel 50 requiring no mechanized equipment, construction entrance installation, and erosion control measures. Multiple parcels have delayed right-of-entry until September 25, 2026. The contractor must provide a traffic control plan and comply with traffic control restrictions prohibiting lane closures during specified weekday and weekend hours and holidays; liquidated damages are $600 per 15-minute period for intermediate violations and $1,000 per calendar day for overall project delays.

The bid may not exceed $5.0 million. Contract availability is September 14, 2026 with completion required by December 8, 2026. Partial monthly payments are available based on work accomplished and accepted, with 5% retainage until final inspection and 100% payment upon successful completion.

Bidders must be licensed by the N.C. Licensing Board for Contractors within 60 calendar days of bid opening. Electronic bidding through an approved provider website is required. Bidders must register on the Interested Parties List per Standard Specifications Article 102-3. A Bid Bond is required; Payment and Performance Bonds are not. Questions must be directed to Jason Brooks (jcbrooks@ncdot.gov) at least 7 calendar days prior to bid opening.