North Roxboro Street and Avondale Drive Intersection Modifications Rebid

The City of Durham Department of Transportation is soliciting sealed bids for intersection modifications at North Roxboro Street and Avondale Drive, with bids due September 22, 2026, at 2:00 p.m., and a presubmittal meeting scheduled for September 10, 2026, via Microsoft Teams.

The project comprises access management, traffic signal upgrades, sidewalk and curb ramp repair, mill and fill work, and pavement markings and signage at a single intersection within Durham. All work must conform to the North Carolina Department of Transportation Standard Specifications for Roads and Structures (January 2024) and applicable addenda. A general contractor's license is not required; however, electrical contractors must hold proper licensure under North Carolina General Statutes Chapter 87, Article 4, and IMSA Level II Certification is mandatory for traffic signal cabinet work. Bidders must demonstrate NCDOT prequalification for their specific discipline.

The contract completion date is 150 calendar days from notice to proceed, with liquidated damages assessed at $600 per calendar day for delay. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible, responsive bidder.

Required insurance includes Commercial General Liability ($1 million each occurrence / $2 million aggregate), Automobile Liability ($1 million combined single limit), and Workers' Compensation with Employers Liability ($1 million per accident). Bids exceeding $500,000 require a 5% Bid Bond. Bidders must submit a Non-Collusion Affidavit, Contract Safety Record Information, Bid Form, Certificate of Insurance, and Performance and Payment Bonds with the signed contract.

To attend the presubmittal meeting, prospective bidders must email Jonathan Brown at jonathan.brown@durhamnc.gov at least 24 hours in advance for the Microsoft Teams link. The bid packet is available beginning September 1, 2026. Sealed bids must be delivered to the Transportation Department, 4th Floor, 101 City Hall Plaza, Durham, NC 27701.