Grading, Drainage, Paving & Structure - Beaufort County

The North Carolina Department of Transportation is requesting bids for grading, drainage, paving, and structural work on Bridge 60131 over Old Mill Creek on SR 1718 (Sidney Road) in Beaufort County under Contract DB00646, with bids due September 23, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. The project spans 0.108 miles and is state-funded with no MBE/WBE goal.

The scope includes all materials, machinery, implements, tools, labor, and equipment necessary to construct and complete the bridge work in accordance with the 2024 Standard Specifications for Roads and Structures. Specialty items include guardrail installation, erosion control measures, and reforestation work. The contractor must provide certified erosion and sediment control/stormwater personnel, including a Level II Supervisor, certified foremen, and installers; these roles carry no direct compensation. All work must be performed in the United States and comply with Federal, State, and Local regulations regarding equipment idling, UAS operations, and environmental compliance. Contractors with non-federal-aid bids of $40,000 or more must hold North Carolina General Statutes Chapter 87 general contractor licensing.

The contract is available for performance beginning November 2, 2026, with an intermediate completion deadline of April 1, 2027 and a final completion deadline of June 30, 2027. Liquidated damages are assessed at $1,000 per calendar day through the intermediate date and $200 per calendar day thereafter. A bid bond equal to five percent of the total bid price is required; contract payment and performance bonds are due within 14 calendar days of written notice of award. Fuel price adjustments apply to eligible pay items based on diesel fuel costs with a base index price of $4.3487 per gallon. Electronic bidding through Bid Express (bidx.com) is mandatory. Questions must be submitted to Mary Moore, PE at MVMOORE@NCDOT.GOV at least seven calendar days prior to bid opening.