Pedestrian Improvements - Union County

North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) Division 10 is soliciting sealed bids for pedestrian improvements in Union County under Contract ID DJ00608, with bids due November 4, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. The procurement is restricted to Small Business Enterprises (SBEs) with gross income not exceeding $1.5 million during the previous calendar year, and all bidders must be certified by NCDOT's Office of Economic Opportunity & Compliance before bid opening.

The scope covers concrete curb ramps, concrete sidewalks, concrete curb and gutter, thermoplastic pavement markings, and pavement marking removal at four intersections: NC-205 (N. Elm Street), SR-1735 (E. Union Street), SR-1740 (E. Main Street), and SR-1005 (N. White Street). The project spans 0.23 miles and is federally aided, subject to Build America, Buy America (BABA) domestic content requirements for iron, steel, construction materials, and manufactured products. Electrical, plumbing, heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration work must comply with North Carolina licensing regulations, although the contract prohibits a general contractor's license requirement. Contractors must provide certified erosion and sediment control supervision, comply with NPDES permit requirements, and follow the 2024 Standard Specifications for Roads and Structures. Haul roads require approval at least 30 days before use.

Performance runs from availability on February 1, 2027 to completion on September 29, 2027. Intermediate deadlines include April 2, 2027, with liquidated damages of $500.00 per day; traffic control completion with lane-closure restrictions, at $500.00 per hour; and curb ramp completion within seven calendar days of facility severance, at $250.00 per day. Overall liquidated damages are $200.00 per calendar day. Bidders must post a bid bond equal to 5% of the total bid price, and payment and performance bonds are due within 14 calendar days of award. No fuel or asphalt price adjustments apply, and the contractor must maintain continuous prosecution of work except for reasons beyond its control.

Sealed bids are submitted to the NCDOT Division 10 Office at 716 W. Main Street, Albemarle, NC 28001. The notice was posted October 27, 2026.