GO Bond Paving Project

The City of New Bern, North Carolina, Public Works Department is requesting sealed bids for milling and asphalt paving of various city streets funded through General Obligation Bond proceeds under RFB Streets 27-01, with bids due September 17, 2026 at 11:00 a.m.

The scope encompasses ten work items across nine streets: Emmen Road, Kriens Court, Reinach Lane, Taberna Circle, Horgen Court, Neuchatel Court, Neuchatel Road, Friburg Road, and Mellon Road. Work includes approximately 43,473 square yards of milling, 43,473 square yards of grading, 664 tons of aggregate base course, and 4,830 tons of asphalt concrete surface course (Type S9.5B), along with thermoplastic pavement markings. Bidders must submit unit prices for each line item; the contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder whose bid is responsive to the bidding documents.

The contract duration is 90 calendar days for both substantial completion and final payment, with liquidated damages of $500 per day assessed for delays beyond the completion deadline. Bid security of at least five percent of the proposal amount is required in the form of cash, certified check, cashier's check, or bid bond executed by a corporate surety licensed in North Carolina. Successful bidders must execute the contract and furnish satisfactory performance and payment bonds within ten days of Notice of Award. Progress payments follow North Carolina General Statutes 143-134.1 with retainage per applicable law.

Written questions must be submitted to David Fishel, PE, Assistant Director of Public Works, by September 8, 2026 at 5:00 p.m.; responses will be issued by addendum on September 11. Public bid opening occurs immediately after the deadline at the Public Works Administration Office. Contract award is subject to approval by the City of New Bern Board of Aldermen and complies with North Carolina General Statutes 143-129 regarding competitive bidding and contractor licensing. Contract documents are available at the City of New Bern Public Works Department and on the city website.