England Street Sidewalk

The City of Charlotte, North Carolina, is seeking bids for the England Street Sidewalk project, a strategic infrastructure improvement initiative part of the Strategic Investment Area Pilot Program. The project involves installing a 6-foot concrete sidewalk along England Street between Sweden Road and E. Hebron Street, spanning approximately 0.22 miles. Contractors must provide a turnkey solution, including comprehensive grading, erosion control, asphalt and concrete work, utility adjustments, and traffic control measures. Bidders are required to be licensed in North Carolina and comply with local, state, national codes, and ADA requirements. The solicitation requires electronic bid submission through Bonfire by December 18, 2025, at 1:00 p.m., with a pre-bid meeting scheduled for December 4, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. Potential bidders must submit an itemized bid form, Commercial Non-Discrimination Certification, and Subcontractor/Supplier Utilization Commitment. The contract period is set at 120 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed, with liquidated damages of $1,500 per calendar day for late completion.

The procurement has no specific set-aside designations, but the City encourages participation from Minority, Women, and Small Business Enterprises (MWSBE), with a current participation goal of zero percent. Bidders must comply with the Charlotte Business Inclusion (CBI) Program and submit required documentation, including CBI Form 3 for Subcontractor/Supplier Utilization. Bid security requirements include a 5% bond for bids equaling or exceeding $100,000, with successful bidders required to provide 100% performance and payment bonds within ten calendar days of award. The estimated project cost ranges from $250,000 to $499,999, with a 20% contingency addition to the subtotal. Contractors must execute various certifications, including non-discrimination, non-collusion, and gift ban certifications. Subcontractors and suppliers must be registered in the City of Charlotte vendor database, and bidders must disclose any discrimination complaints filed in the past ten years. Potential violations of the CBI Program can result in significant penalties, including liquidated damages ranging from $25,000 to $200,000.