Morris Field Drive Bridge Replacement Project

The City of Charlotte is requesting sealed bids on the Morris Field Drive Bridge Replacement Project, a federally funded bridge replacement over the Norfolk Southern Railroad, with bids due August 5, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. and a mandatory pre-bid meeting on July 16, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. at the Charlotte Mecklenburg Government Center. Bidders must be prequalified with NCDOT prior to submission and must obtain North Carolina contractor licensure within 60 days of bid opening.

The scope encompasses removal and replacement of the existing bridge with a single-span prestressed concrete girder bridge, including concrete rails, decorative fencing, lighting, utility relocation (water and sewer lines), retaining walls, erosion control, drainage structures, guardrails, signage, and pavement markings, plus associated roadway tie-in work. The itemized bid contains 128 line items. The project is subject to NCDOT Standard Specifications (2024 version), City of Charlotte standard provisions, specialized railroad protection requirements, and water utility construction standards.

The estimated project cost is between $5 million and $10 million. The project carries intermediate contract time milestones with liquidated damages provisions. A five percent bid bond or bid deposit is required for bids equaling or exceeding $100,000. The successful bidder must provide 100 percent performance and payment bonds within ten calendar days of contract award and submit a certificate of insurance meeting contract requirements.

The contract is federally funded through the Bridge Replacement Stormwater Treatment Program (BRSTP-1003(146)) and carries no DBE participation goal. Contractors must comply with the Davis-Bacon Act, Anti-Kickback Act, OSHA regulations, and Executive Orders 11246 and 11375 on non-discrimination. Written questions must be submitted through the vendor discussion section of the Procurement Portal at least seven calendar days before the bid due date. Sealed bids are submitted electronically through the Procurement Portal with public bid opening via Microsoft Teams on August 5 at 1:00 p.m. Addenda are available on the Procurement Portal.