Pedestrian Signals - SR 1400, US 401 & SR 1404 - Cumberland County

The North Carolina Department of Transportation, Highway Division 6, is requesting bids for pedestrian signal installation at three locations in Cumberland County under Contract No. DF00570, with bids due September 16, 2026 at 2:00 PM and work availability beginning October 19, 2026.

This is a federal-aid project (Federal Aid Nos. 5097825, 5097826, and 5097829) subject to Build America, Buy America (BABA) requirements mandating domestic content certification for all materials permanently incorporated into the work. Contractors must submit notarized letters acknowledging understanding of domestic material requirements and obtain manufacturer or supplier certifications for all iron, steel, construction materials, and manufactured products before payment.

The scope covers pedestrian signal installation at three intersections: SR 1400 (Cliffdale Road) at SR 1593 (Hoke Loop Road); US 401 (Pamalee Drive) at Cain Road and Helen Street; and SR 1404 (Morganton Road) at Sycamore Dairy Road and SR 1007 (All American Expressway). The contractor must furnish all materials, machinery, implements, appliances, and tools and perform all required labor to construct and complete the project. Work completion is due October 15, 2027. Liquidated damages are assessed at $600 per calendar day for the primary contract and $500 per calendar day for inductive loop installation. Lane closures are prohibited during peak traffic hours (7:00 AM–9:00 AM and 4:00 PM–6:00 PM Monday through Friday) and during designated holidays and special events.

Bidders must be prequalified as prime contractors with the North Carolina Department of Transportation prior to bid submission and must comply with all applicable state licensing requirements for general contracting and specialty trades. A 5% bid bond or bid deposit is required. Electronic bidding through Bid Express (bidx.com) is mandatory. Questions must be submitted to Neil Butler at jnbutler@ncdot.gov at least seven calendar days prior to bid opening. The contract includes a twelve-month guarantee on materials and workmanship and compliance with fuel price adjustment formulas for eligible pay items.