Franklin Street Streetscape and Parking Lot Improvements - Re Advertisement

The City of Mount Airy, located in Surry County, North Carolina, is seeking sealed bids for the Franklin Street Streetscape and Parking Lot Improvements Project, a comprehensive urban redesign initiative. The procurement involves furnishing and installing granite curb, sidewalks, brick pavers, and asphalt to improve the streetscape and parking lot along Franklin Street in downtown Mount Airy. The project is divided into two primary components: Part A (Franklin Street Streetscape from Willow to Main) and Part B (Franklin Street Parking Lot), with contractors required to submit lump sum and unit price bids. Key deliverables include reconfiguring the current 146-space parking lot to 157 spaces, installing new landscaping with Green Vase Japanese Zelkova trees and Crape Myrtles, upgrading utility infrastructure, and implementing decorative lighting and street signs. A mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for July 3, 2025, at 10:00 AM at the Mount Airy Public Works office, and sealed bids are due by 2:00 PM on July 8, 2025. Contractors must have proper state licensing, comply with safety requirements, and submit a 5% bid deposit. The project is subject to the Build America, Buy America Act, mandating that all iron, steel, manufactured products, and construction materials be produced in the United States.

The procurement encourages participation from female and minority-owned businesses, with no specific set-aside designations mentioned. Bidders must demonstrate compliance with federal requirements, including equal employment opportunity and anti-kickback provisions. The project involves coordination with Duke Energy and Surry County Telecommunications for utility infrastructure, and includes the installation of Tesla Supercharging Stations. Notably, the City of Mount Airy will purchase the granite curb from Mount Airy Granite Corp (Polycorp), with contractors responsible only for installation pricing. Materials testing will be conducted by the selected contractor, and qualification documents are to be submitted after contract award. The City reserves the right to reject any or all bids and will award the contract based on its best judgment. While a specific budget range is not explicitly stated, the project involves extensive infrastructure improvements, utility work, and landscaping, suggesting a significant investment in downtown Mount Airy's urban infrastructure. Contract documents are available from the City Engineers office for a non-refundable fee of $100 per set or $20 for a CD/PDF link, with the entire project scheduled to be completed within 90 days after contract commencement.