Curb Ramps, Signals in Wilkes County

The North Carolina Department of Transportation, Highway Division 11, is requesting bids for the construction and installation of curb ramps and traffic signals at various locations in Wilkes County under Contract DK00500, with bids due September 17, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. The project is federally funded through the Transportation Alternatives program under Federal Aid No. TA11302 and is subject to Build America, Buy America domestic content requirements for iron, steel, construction materials, and manufactured products.

The scope encompasses curb ramp and traffic signal installation at three sites: TAP 121 Site 1 (US 421 Business/D Street and NC 18-268), TAP 121 Site 3 (US 421 Business/D Street and 9th Street), and TAP 123 (US 421 Business/West D Street and Boone Trail). Major contract items include Type II pedestals with foundations, APS detector stations, microwave vehicle detection systems, and signals/ITS systems. The contractor must provide certified erosion and sediment control supervision and comply with traffic control restrictions during specified hours and holidays.

The contract includes three intermediate time milestones with liquidated damages: traffic control device installation and maintenance at $1,000 per hour; completion of three curb ramp and signal sites by May 31, 2027 at $1,000 per calendar day; and individual curb ramp location completion within seven days of severing continuous pedestrian facilities at $250 per calendar day. Final completion is due September 8, 2028, with a date of availability of November 3, 2026. A bid bond equal to five percent of the total bid price is required, with contract payment and performance bonds due within fourteen days of award.

The contract follows the 2024 Standard Specifications for Roads and Structures and includes fuel price adjustments based on diesel pricing. Disadvantaged Business Enterprise reporting requirements apply. Electronic bidding through Bid Express is mandatory. Questions must be submitted at least seven calendar days prior to bid opening to Bethany Elmore at belmore@ncdot.gov.