Downtown Wayfinding

The City of Durham Department of Transportation is requesting sealed bids for the Downtown Durham Wayfinding Project (TIP Number C-5605H), a federally-aided CMAQ-funded project consisting of fabrication, installation, and placement of new wayfinding signs throughout downtown Durham with associated foundations, footings, hardware, traffic control, and removal of existing signs, with bids due September 22, 2026 at 1:00 PM and a pre-bid meeting on August 25, 2026 at 10:00 AM.

Work must comply with Design Intent Drawings, Technical Specifications, and North Carolina Department of Transportation Standard Specifications for Roads and Structures (2024). The contract is subject to Build America, Buy America domestic content requirements for materials permanently incorporated into the work; contractors are responsible for obtaining and providing manufacturer or supplier certifications confirming domestic origin compliance. Traffic control must comply with the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) and City of Durham specifications. Lane closures are prohibited during peak hours (6:00–9:00 AM and 4:00–8:00 PM Monday–Friday) and holiday periods, with all temporary closure permits requiring advance City approval.

Sealed bids must be submitted to the City of Durham Transportation Department, 101 City Hall Plaza, 4th Floor, Durham, NC 27701. Bid bonds equal to five percent of the total bid price are required with corporate surety or certified check. Performance and payment bonds must be provided within ten calendar days of written notice of award per NCGS 143-129. Contract completion is 365 calendar days after notice to proceed. Liquidated damages are $1,000 per calendar day for overall project completion and $500 per hour for intermediate traffic control work. Contract award is made to the lowest responsible, responsive bidder. Contractors must comply with North Carolina contractor licensing requirements; non-licensed contractors have 60 days after bid opening to obtain licensure or face bid rejection. Federal DBE Program requirements apply, though no specific DBE participation goal is stated.