Request for bids for Chapel Hill Transit Bus Stop Improvements

The Town of Chapel Hill, North Carolina is soliciting competitive bids for a comprehensive bus stop and site amenity improvement project designated as Bid P26-112. The procurement seeks a contractor to perform extensive improvements to existing transit stop locations within Chapel Hill's municipal boundaries, with work encompassing clearing, grading, concrete pad and sidewalk installation, amenity placement, and associated traffic control activities. An optional pre-bid conference occurred on November 13, 2025, from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the Transit Facility, with requests for interpretations due by November 17, 2025, and subsequent addenda published on November 21, 2025. The bid is due by December 4, 2025, at 2:00 PM at Town Hall, with a total project completion requirement of 120 days following the Notice to Proceed. The project involves 30 line items of construction activities with estimated quantities ranging from 1 to 2,850 square yards, covering various concrete, pavement, and transit amenity components. Evaluation will likely consider bid pricing, technical capability, and compliance with specified requirements.

No Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) goals are applicable to this project per the interim final rule issued October 3, 2025. The contract is subject to Davis-Bacon Act prevailing wage requirements and Federal Transit Administration (FTA) compliance provisions, indicating federal funding involvement. Bidders must provide a bid bond or cash deposit of five percent of the proposal amount, and the successful contractor will be required to submit performance and payment bonds for the full contract value. Insurance requirements include Commercial General Liability and Business Automobile coverage of $1,000,000 per occurrence, and Workers' Compensation insurance with $100,000 employer's liability, with the Town named as additional insured. Liquidated damages of $250 per calendar day will be assessed for failure to complete work within the 120-day contract period. Payment terms include 30-day invoice processing with a five percent retainage held until the project reaches 50% completion, contingent on Owner and surety approval. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the comprehensive scope and federal involvement suggest a significant capital investment in transit infrastructure improvements.