Milling, Resurfacing, & Shoulder Reconstruction of US-17 (US 17 Bypass)

The North Carolina Department of Transportation, Highway Division 2, is requesting bids for milling, resurfacing, and shoulder reconstruction of US-17 (US 17 Bypass) spanning 9.91 miles from Jones County to US-70 in Craven County under Contract DB00634, with bids due October 14, 2026, at 2:00 PM. The project is state-funded with no federal aid or MBE/WBE participation goal.

The scope includes asphalt concrete surface course placement, shoulder reconstruction with seeding and mulching, and permanent vegetation establishment through final project acceptance. All work must comply with the 2024 Standard Specifications for Roads and Structures. The contractor must manage traffic control and erosion and sediment control with certified supervisors and personnel, ensure equipment-idling compliance, and coordinate with NCDOT forces for final pavement markings. Work is scheduled for availability November 13, 2026, with an intermediate completion date of December 15, 2027, for all work except vegetation establishment, and a final completion date of March 15, 2028.

Bid bonds equal to five percent of the total bid price are required, with performance and payment bonds due within fourteen days of award. Liquidated damages are assessed at $200 per calendar day for general contract delays and $1,600 per calendar day for intermediate contract time violations. The contract includes multiple intermediate time restrictions prohibiting lane and loop closures during holiday weekends and peak traffic periods. Asphalt binder price adjustments apply based on a base index price of $762.50 per ton as of September 1, 2026, and diesel fuel price adjustments are included. All work must be performed within the United States. Electronic bidding is required through the designated bidding website.