Milling, Resurfacing, & Shoulder Reconstruction of NC-11 from Bridge 64 to SR-1720

The North Carolina Department of Transportation is requesting bids on milling, resurfacing, and shoulder reconstruction of NC-11 from Bridge 64 to SR-1720, a 12.45-mile project in Lenoir County, with bids due October 14, 2026 at 2:00 PM under Contract No. DB00631.

The scope requires the contractor to provide all materials, machinery, labor, and equipment to complete milling, resurfacing, and shoulder reconstruction in accordance with the 2024 Standard Specifications for Roads and Structures. Major contract items include asphalt concrete surface courses (Type S9.5C and S9.5D) and specialty erosion control items. All work must be performed in the United States with no outsourcing outside the country.

The contract availability date is November 23, 2026, with a final completion date of July 23, 2028. An intermediate contract time completion date is set for April 23, 2028, for all work except permanent vegetation establishment. Liquidated damages are assessed at $200 per calendar day for final completion, $1,600 per calendar day for intermediate contract time number one, and $250 per hour for intermediate contract time number two related to holiday and holiday weekend lane closure restrictions.

The project includes fuel price adjustment provisions for diesel-related items with a base index price of $4.4428 per gallon as of the bid date. Bidders must submit a bid bond equal to five percent of the total bid price and, upon award, provide contract payment and performance bonds within 14 calendar days of written notice. Electronic bidding is required through Bid Express with a valid Digital Signature. Contractors must comply with North Carolina licensing requirements under Chapter 87 of the General Statutes. This is a state-funded project with no MBE/WBE goal requirement.