Grading, Drainage, Paving, & Structure - Martin County

The North Carolina Department of Transportation Division of Highways (NCDOT) is requesting sealed bids for replacement of Bridge #25 over Hardison Mill Creek Tributary 2 on SR 1538 (Wainwright Road) in Martin County under Contract No. DA00703, with bids due September 16, 2026 at 2:00 PM. The project scope includes grading, drainage, paving, and structural work across 0.125 miles; major items include 3'-0" × 1'-9" prestressed concrete cored slabs, guardrail, long-life pavement markings, erosion control, and reforestation with an 80 percent vegetation-density requirement.

All bidders must be prequalified prior to submission and hold North Carolina general contractor licensing for projects exceeding $40,000 (per N.C. General Statutes Chapter 87). The contract carries an intermediate completion deadline of March 18, 2027 and a final completion date of June 16, 2027, with liquidated damages of $600 per calendar day for delays beyond either milestone. The bid amount cannot exceed $5.0 million per N.C. General Statutes 136-28.1(b).

No MBE/WBE participation goal applies. The project is state-funded through WBS Element BP1.R021.3 with no federal aid. Fuel and steel price adjustments are available for applicable line items. Bidders must provide a bid bond equal to five percent of the total bid price, with payment and performance bonds due within 14 calendar days of award notification. The date of availability is October 19, 2026; the completion date is June 16, 2027. Electronic bidding is available through Bid Express with digital signature requirements. Addendum No. 1, issued August 27, 2026, added four detailed cross-section plan sheets (X-1 through X-4) providing elevation data and drainage information at stations 10+00.00 through 17+00.00, with the bridge structure spanning stations 13+04.84 to 13+62.16. The contract includes a 12-month guarantee period following final acceptance.