Grading, Drainage, Paving, & Structure in Union County - Division 10

The North Carolina Department of Transportation, Highway Division 10, is requesting bids for replacement of Bridge No. 890048 over Water Branch on SR-1714 (Burnsville Road) in Union County under Contract DJ00599, with bids due October 7, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. The project scope spans 0.110 miles and includes grading, drainage, paving, and structural work.

Work is available for execution beginning November 16, 2026, with final completion due December 25, 2027. An intermediate milestone requires completion of all work except permanent vegetation establishment by June 28, 2027. The contractor must furnish all materials, machinery, implements, appliances, tools, and labor in accordance with the 2024 Standard Specifications for Roads and Structures.

A bid bond equal to five percent of the total bid price is required, secured by corporate surety or certified check. Performance and payment bonds are due within 14 calendar days of award. Liquidated damages are assessed at $200 per calendar day for failure to meet final completion and $1,000 per calendar day for failure to meet intermediate milestones. Additional penalties of $1,000 per hour apply for lane closures during designated holiday periods on Burnsville Road. The contract includes fuel price adjustment provisions based on diesel costs (base index $3.3565 per gallon) and steel price adjustment provisions with bidding indices from $47.50 to $79.00 per hundredweight depending on steel category.

No MBE or WBE goal applies to this contract. Bidders must hold North Carolina licensing for general contracting and specialty trades as required and must register on the Interested Parties List unless exempted. Electronic bidding is mandatory through the approved provider website. Questions must be submitted to Jason Brooks at jcbrooks@ncdot.gov at least seven calendar days prior to bid opening.