Readvertisement: Greenway Pedestrian Structures

The City of Raleigh Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources Services Department is requesting sealed bids for repair and replacement of five greenway pedestrian bridge structures under a re-advertised project, with bids due September 29, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. and a non-mandatory pre-bid meeting on August 27, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. The original bid opening on June 17, 2026 was cancelled due to insufficient bids received.

The City of Raleigh requires MWBE participation with an aspirational goal of 15%; bidders must demonstrate good faith efforts to meet this requirement regardless of their own certification status.

The base bid comprises Structures #102 and #103, requiring demolition of existing timber decks and installation of Fiber-Reinforced Polymer (FRP) deck panels on steel truss structures. Alternate 1 covers Structures #6 and #7, involving conversion to prefabricated fiberglass truss bridges relocated to new positions. Alternate 2 addresses Structure #17 with timber reconstruction using glulam beams and timber decking. Alternate 3 provides a steel frame alternative with FRP grate decking for Structure #17. Bidders must be licensed under North Carolina General Statute Chapter 87. "Or-equal" pre-bid submittals must be received within 10 days of advertisement issuance (by August 23, 2026).

Substantial completion is required within 270 calendar days from Notice to Proceed, with final completion within 30 additional calendar days: 90 days for base bid structures, 60 days for Alternate 1, and 120 days for Alternate 2 or 3. Liquidated damages of $1,500 per calendar day apply for work extending beyond the 270-day deadline. Access to Structures #6 and #7 involves Post Oak Road, Tyndall Court cul-de-sac, and Tyndall Street; Structure #17 access is from Sertoma Arts Center parking. The contractor must coordinate with concurrent projects including Sertoma Arts Center Improvements (managed by Monteith as Construction Manager at Risk, beginning Summer 2026) and City of Raleigh Water Department's Mine Creek Outfall Gravity Sewer Replacement (anticipated September/October 2026). The project includes a $5,000 allowance for SPR building permits. A 5% bid security deposit is required. Sealed hard copy proposals must acknowledge receipt of all addenda. Award goes to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder. Bidding documents are available free via email from engineer Alpha & Omega Group, PC (Ted Bartelt, PE), with no plan deposit required.