Orange County Transportation Services Bus Stop Sign Upgrades.

Orange County, North Carolina's Finance and Administrative Services Purchasing Division is requesting bids on bus stop sign upgrades at approximately 55 locations throughout the county under ITB 367-OC5486, with bids due July 17, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. Minority business participation is required: bidders must submit identification of HUB-certified minority businesses and demonstrate good faith efforts to achieve at least 10% participation, unless performing 100% of the work with their own workforce.

The scope includes installing new bus stop signs with 8-foot, 2-inch diameter poles at designated locations, digging and setting poles approximately 2 feet into the ground, replacing signage at existing stops, and relocating selected stops as needed and approved by Orange County Transportation Services. Orange County will provide bus stop signs, poles, a list of locations, and direction on priority locations. The contractor must supply all labor, tools, and equipment, obtain all necessary permits and inspections, and report any issues related to locations, materials, or installation. Compliance with North Carolina General Statutes Sections 143-129 and 143-131 is required.

The anticipated project start date is August 3, 2026, with a completion deadline of 130 days from start (December 11, 2026). Bidders must submit pricing for labor and materials separately on Attachment A and address whether any employees will be paid less than Orange County's adopted living wage. Payment is due thirty days after completion and inspection via electronic funds transfer, with North Carolina sales and use tax included in the bid amount.

The contractor must maintain Commercial General Liability Insurance of $1,000,000 per occurrence / $2,000,000 aggregate, Automobile Liability Insurance of $1,000,000, and Workers' Compensation Insurance at statutory levels. E-Verify compliance, adherence to Orange County's Non-Discrimination and Living Wage policies, and any additional coverage required by the County's Risk Manager are mandatory.