Milling, Resurfacing, and Shoulder Reconstruction - Hyde County

The North Carolina Department of Transportation, Highway Division 1, is requesting sealed bids for milling, resurfacing, and shoulder reconstruction on 16.392 miles across three sections of US-264, two sections of NC-94, and one secondary road in Hyde County under Contract DA00684, with bids due September 16, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. Bidders must be prequalified in applicable work codes and hold North Carolina contractor licensing under General Statutes Chapter 87. MBE/WBE participation is required under state compliance provisions, though no specific goal percentage is established for this project.

The scope includes furnishing all materials, machinery, labor, implements, appliances, and tools to complete milling, resurfacing, and shoulder reconstruction work in accordance with the 2024 Standard Specifications for Roads and Structures. Work begins October 19, 2026 and must be completed by November 30, 2027. The contractor must maintain continuous prosecution of work without suspension except for causes beyond its control or written Engineer authorization; unauthorized work suspensions incur charges of $250 per calendar day.

A bid bond equal to 5% of the total bid price is required. Liquidated damages are $1,600 per calendar day for failure to meet the November 30, 2027 completion date and $250 per hour for intermediate traffic control work that violates specified lane closure restrictions. The contract includes fuel price adjustment based on diesel fuel indices and steel price adjustment based on monthly market indices. The project is state-funded with no federal aid designation and does not exceed the $5 million threshold. All bids must be submitted electronically through the approved bidding website.