Phase 1 Safe Streets for All Project

The City of Charlotte is requesting bids for Phase 1 of the Safe Streets for All (SS4A) project, a Vision Zero infrastructure program focused on pedestrian safety at Charlotte-area intersections, with bids due September 29, 2026 at 1:00 PM. The project is federally funded through the U.S. Department of Transportation and carries compliance requirements under 49 CFR Part 29, OSHA standards, the Davis-Bacon Act, and Executive Orders 11246 and 11375.

The scope encompasses rectangular rapid flashing pedestrian beacons, accessible pedestrian signal upgrades, lead pedestrian interval signal upgrades, concrete curb ramps, concrete sidewalks, concrete curb and gutter, milling, concrete islands, concrete pedestrian refuges, and pavement markings. Bidders must be properly licensed under North Carolina General Statute Chapter 87 within 60 calendar days of bid opening. No Disadvantaged Business Enterprise participation goal applies to this contract.

The estimated project cost ranges between $1 million and $5 million. A bid security of 5% is required for bids equaling or exceeding $100,000. The pre-bid meeting is scheduled for September 29, 2026 at 10:00 AM via Microsoft Teams; attendance is strongly encouraged but not mandatory. Bid opening occurs the same day via Microsoft Teams conference. Questions must be submitted in writing through the Procurement Portal at least seven calendar days before the bid due date. Substitution requests for specified materials must be submitted in PDF format no later than 15 calendar days prior to the bid due date and must include manufacturer information, compliance attestations, and comparative product specifications.