Grading, Drainage, Paving, and Structure - Caldwell & Wilkes Counties

North Carolina Department of Transportation Highway Division 11 is requesting bids on grading, drainage, paving, and structure work for three bridge replacement projects under Contract No. DK00483 in Caldwell and Wilkes Counties, with bids due September 17, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. The contract is federally funded under Federal Aid No. FBRG111 and is subject to Build America, Buy America (BABA) requirements, which mandate domestic content certifications for iron, steel, construction materials, and manufactured products — a compliance constraint that filters bidder capability.

The scope encompasses three separate bridge replacements: SR 1514 (Indian Grave Road) Replace Bridge No. 130 over Yadkin River, SR 1574 (CC Camp Road) Replace Bridge No. 349 over Joe's Creek, and SR 1170 (Casper Hawkins Road) Replace Bridge No. 691 over Stony Fork, totaling 0.288 miles. Work is performed in accordance with the 2024 Standard Specifications for Roads and Structures. There is no DBE participation goal.

Date of availability is November 3, 2026 for two projects and June 30, 2027 for one project, with final completion by September 3, 2030. Intermediate contract times and phasing requirements are specified in the contract documents. Liquidated damages are assessed at $200.00 per calendar day for the overall contract, with intermediate damages ranging from $1,000.00 to $1,600.00 per calendar day by phase. Bidders must post a bid bond equal to five percent of the total bid price and provide payment and performance bonds within 14 calendar days of award. Fuel price adjustments and steel price adjustments are available for eligible line items; contractors seeking steel price adjustment must complete Form SPA-1 within 14 calendar days of award notification. Bidders must hold current North Carolina general contractor licensing and may bid electronically through Bid Express.