Greenways Ramp Upgrades Project

The City of Raleigh Department of Transportation is requesting sealed bids on ADA-compliant greenway ramp upgrades throughout City jurisdictional areas (Project No. 274-TM-5-26), with bids due June 18, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. The mandatory pre-bid meeting was held May 26, 2026 at 3228 Spottswood Street, Raleigh, NC 27615, Conference Room 536. The City maintains an aspirational goal of 15% MWBE participation; bidders must document good faith efforts to achieve meaningful MWBE participation and submit required MWBE affidavits and documentation with bids.

Work scope includes complete removal and disposal of existing sidewalk ramps with replacement of upgraded ADA-compliant access ramps; removal and replacement of sidewalk panels, curb, and gutter in accordance with project specifications; resetting of permanent and hinged bollards; and restoration of all disturbed areas including backfilling, grading, seeding, and mulching with NCDOT-approved seed mixtures. The contract incorporates by reference NCDOT Standards and Specifications for Roads and Structures, NCDOT Standard Drawings, City of Raleigh Public Utilities Handbook and Standards and Specifications, ACI Specifications, and United States Access Board Public Right of Way Access Guidelines.

Contract completion is December 31, 2026, with work to commence no later than 10 days after Notice-to-Proceed. Award will be made to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder considering quality, performance, and specified time for contract completion. Bidders must submit a bid deposit equal to 5% of their total bid amount. Performance and payment bonds equal to the full contract amount are required. Liquidated damages of $1,000 per calendar day apply for work not completed by the deadline. Required insurance includes Workers' Compensation (statutory limits), Commercial General Liability ($1,000,000 per occurrence, $2,000,000 aggregate), Commercial Automobile Liability ($1,000,000 combined single limit), and Builders Risk Coverage equal to the total bid price. Questions were due June 2, 2026 at 5:00 p.m., with City responses provided by June 5, 2026 at 5:00 p.m.