Franklin Street Streetscape and Parking Lot Improvements

The City of Mount Airy, North Carolina is seeking sealed bids for the Franklin Street Streetscape and Parking Lot Improvements project, a comprehensive urban infrastructure enhancement initiative. The procurement involves furnishing and installing granite curb, sidewalks, brick pavers, and asphalt to upgrade the streetscape and parking lot along Franklin Street in downtown Mount Airy. Contractors will be responsible for site preparation, surveys, concrete work, excavation, and surface restoration according to detailed technical specifications. Sealed bids are due by 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, at the Mount Airy Public Works Building located at 440 East Pine Street. An optional pre-bid meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, January 7, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. at the same location. The project requires substantial completion within 90 days after the contract commencement and full completion within 120 days. Bidders must possess proper state licensing, comply with safety requirements, and submit a 5 percent bid deposit in a separate sealed envelope.

The contract encourages participation from female and minority-owned businesses and is partially funded by the USDA Rural Utilities Service. All iron, steel, manufactured products, and construction materials must comply with the Build America, Buy America Act (BABAA), with specified de minimis and minor component waivers applicable. Contractors must provide performance and payment bonds equal to the contract price and maintain comprehensive insurance coverage, including commercial general liability of $5,000,000 per occurrence. Progress payments will be made at 95 percent of completed work with 5 percent retainage held by the owner, and liquidated damages of $1,000 per day will be assessed for failure to achieve substantial completion on schedule. While a specific budget range is not explicitly stated, the comprehensive nature of the project and the required documentation suggest a significant infrastructure investment. Interested parties can obtain contract documents through the Dodge Construction Network, HCAC/Carolinas AGC via iSqFt, and NC Commerce Procurement, with physical copies available for a non-refundable fee of $100 and digital versions for $20.