Franklin Street Streetscape and Parking Lot Improvements

The City of Mount Airy, North Carolina is seeking bids for the Franklin Street Streetscape and Parking Lot Improvements Project, located in Surry County. The procurement involves comprehensive infrastructure renovation, including furnishing and installing granite curb, sidewalks, brick pavers, and asphalt along Franklin Street in downtown Mount Airy. The project is divided into two primary parts: Part A covering the streetscape from Willow to Main Street, and Part B addressing the parking lot rehabilitation. Contractors must have proper state licensing under Chapter 87, Article 1 of North Carolina General Statutes and comply with all safety requirements detailed in the contract documents. A mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for Monday, June 16, 2025, at 10:00 AM in the Mount Airy Public Works office, with sealed bids due on Tuesday, July 1, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. local time. The project requires a 90-day substantial completion timeline and mandates that all bidders submit a five percent (5%) bid deposit in a separate sealed envelope. Evaluation will be based on the City's determination of the best interest of the municipality.

The contract is subject to the Build America, Buy America Act (BABAA) requirements, which mandate that all iron, steel, manufactured products, and construction materials must be produced in the United States, with specific waivers for de minimis, small grants, and minor provisions. Female and minority-owned businesses are strongly encouraged to submit bids, indicating a potential set-aside or preference for disadvantaged enterprises. The project will utilize specific local materials, including Mount Airy Granite from Polycorp and Main Street Tumbled brick pavers from Pine Hall Brick, with the parking lot being reconfigured to increase total spaces from 146 to 157, including ADA-compliant spaces. While the exact budget is not explicitly stated, the project involves comprehensive infrastructure improvements including electrical updates, landscaping with native plant species like Green Vase Japanese Zelkova trees and Crape Myrtles, and is funded through USDA Rural Development. Contractors will be paid through a progress payment system, with 95% payment on completed work and retainage held until project completion, emphasizing the project's commitment to local economic development and infrastructure enhancement.