On-Call Traffic Control - Various Locations - Bladen & Columbus

The North Carolina Department of Transportation Division 6 is soliciting sealed bids for an on-call traffic control contract serving Bladen and Columbus Counties under ID/IQ contract D6TS.POC.031, with bids due October 7, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. at the NCDOT Division 6 office in Fayetteville. The contract is non-exclusive and state-funded with no federal aid component.

The contractor shall provide all materials, machinery, equipment, and labor to perform traffic control work at various locations throughout the two-county service area in accordance with the 2024 Standard Specifications for Roads and Structures and the Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD). The contractor must be prequalified as a bidder or prime contractor prior to bid submission and maintain prequalification in applicable work codes throughout contract performance. Contractors must be licensed by the North Carolina Licensing Board for Contractors if the bid exceeds $40,000. All work must be performed in the United States with no outsourcing permitted outside U.S. borders.

The maximum annual payment limit is $5 million per year, with a total bid cap of $5 million for award consideration. The initial contract term runs from November 1, 2026 through October 31, 2027, with option for extension in additional one-year periods at the Department's option. Compensation upon renewal is subject to a three percent annual price escalation. No bid bonds or performance bonds are required. No combined MBE or WBE goal is established.

Work orders will be assigned based on lowest unit prices for estimated quantities, with contractors required to respond within three working days of notification or face potential rejection. Liquidated damages apply based on work order value, ranging from $100 to $850 per calendar day. Questions must be submitted via email to jnbutler@ncdot.gov at least seven calendar days prior to bid opening.