Pavement Preservation Rebid

The City of Durham, North Carolina Environmental & Street Services Department is requesting bids under Contract ST-345 for a pavement preservation project involving asphalt treatment and related infrastructure work on various streets throughout Durham, with bids due October 8, 2026 and a pre-bid virtual meeting on September 21, 2026 at 10:00 a.m.

The scope includes microsurfacing (848,356 square yards), asphalt surface treatment with mat coat (112,766 square yards), crack sealing (22,337 pounds), fiber additives (607,113.11 square yards), asphalt rejuvenation (346,222.88 square yards), asphalt patching (3,248.20 tons), thermoplastic pavement markings totaling over 211,000 linear feet, utility adjustments for water valves and manholes, curb and gutter replacement (972.50 linear feet), inductive loop sawcuts (1,260 linear feet), variable message boards (30 units), and traffic control services. Contractors must be licensed under North Carolina General Statutes Chapter 87 and demonstrate the ability to complete a majority of work using their own equipment and personnel. Work hours are restricted to Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., with no work during school sessions on affected streets, City holidays, or special events without Engineer authorization.

The contract is unit-price-based with an estimated project value dependent on submitted bids. Construction must commence no later than April 2027 and be completed within 180 calendar days of Notice to Proceed, with final completion within 210 calendar days. Liquidated damages of $2,150 per day apply for failure to achieve Substantial Completion within 180 days. The City will retain 5 percent of payments until 50 percent project completion, after which retainage may cease upon satisfactory performance and written surety consent. Bidders must submit 5 percent bid security as cash, certified check, or bid bond. Contractors must maintain Worker's Compensation Insurance with $1,000,000 Employer Liability limits, Commercial General Liability of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate, and Automobile Liability of $1,000,000 Combined Single Limit, with the City named as Additional Insured. E-Verify compliance is required. Award is anticipated in January 2027, with contract execution in February 2027.