Micro Surfacing & Sealing Existing Joints & Cracks - NC 53 - Bladen County

The North Carolina Department of Transportation, Highway Division 6, is requesting bids for micro surfacing and sealing of existing joints and cracks on NC Route 53 in Bladen County under Contract DF00571, with bids due September 16, 2026 at 2:00 PM. All bidders must hold current North Carolina contractor licensing under Chapter 87 and must prequalify through NCDOT's prequalification system in the applicable work codes prior to bid submission.

The project spans 7.03 miles from SR 1326 to the Cumberland County line and requires furnishing all materials, machinery, tools, and labor to complete the micro surfacing work in accordance with the 2024 Standard Specifications for Roads and Structures. Work is restricted to daylight hours and cannot be performed on Sundays or legal state holidays without engineer approval. Lane closures are prohibited near schools between 7:15 AM and 8:15 AM and 2:30 PM and 3:30 PM, Monday through Friday; additional restrictions apply during holiday weekends (New Year's, Easter, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas). A 12-month guarantee on materials and workmanship is required following final acceptance.

The contract is state-funded through WBS Element No. 2027CPT.06.11.10091.1. Work is available October 19, 2026, with completion required by October 1, 2027. Liquidated damages are $600 per calendar day for failure to meet the overall completion deadline and $250 per hour for delays in intermediate contract time related to traffic control device installation and removal. A 5% bid bond or bid deposit is required at bid submission. Payment and performance bonds are due within 14 calendar days of award notification. No MBE/WBE goal applies to this contract.