Grading & Paving - US 74 - Robeson County

The North Carolina Department of Transportation, Division 6, is requesting bids for grading and paving work on US Route 74 in Robeson County, including structures 770466 and 770118 over the Lumber River under Contract DF00562, with bids due September 16, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. The contract is federally funded and subject to Build America, Buy America (BABA) requirements, including domestic content certification for iron, steel, construction materials, and manufactured products.

Bidders must be prequalified as either a Bidder or PO Prime Contractor prior to submission. All work must comply with Article 87 of the North Carolina General Statutes regarding contractor licensing. The scope requires the contractor to provide all materials, machinery, implements, appliances, tools, labor, and equipment necessary to construct and complete the work in accordance with the 2024 Standard Specifications for Roads and Structures. Comprehensive erosion and sediment control requirements are mandatory, with certified supervisors, foremen, and installers required.

The date of availability is October 12, 2026, with an interim completion date of April 15, 2027, and a final completion date of October 15, 2027. Liquidated damages are assessed at $200 per calendar day for the overall contract, $1,000 per calendar day for Intermediate Contract Time Number 1, and $250 per hour for Intermediate Contract Time Number 2. The contract includes fuel price adjustments for eligible asphalt and excavation items based on a base diesel price of $4.3487 per gallon and provides a twelve-month guarantee on materials and workmanship. A 5% bid bond or bid deposit is required. There is no Disadvantaged Business Enterprise goal for this contract. Electronic bidding through Bid Express is required, and questions must be directed to Neil Butler at jnbutler@ncdot.gov no later than seven calendar days prior to bid opening.