Safe Streets for All (SS4A) Phase 1-Readvertisment

The City of Charlotte is seeking bids on Vision Zero infrastructure improvements under the Safe Streets for All (SS4A) Phase 1 project, with bids due October 8, 2026 before 1:00 p.m., and bid opening the same day at 1:00 p.m. via Microsoft Teams. This is a re-advertisement under North Carolina General Statute 143-132 (Addendum No. 1). Electronic submission is required through the Bonfire Procurement Portal.

The scope encompasses systemic infrastructure improvements focused on intersections and pedestrian-involved crashes, including rectangular rapid flashing pedestrian beacons, accessible pedestrian signal upgrades, lead pedestrian interval signal upgrades, concrete curb ramps, concrete sidewalk, concrete curb and gutter, milling, concrete islands, concrete pedestrian refuges, and pavement markings.

The estimated project cost is between $1 million and $5 million. A 5 percent bid security is required for bids equaling or exceeding $100,000. Bidders must be properly licensed within 60 calendar days of bid opening under North Carolina General Statute Chapter 87 for general contracting on non-federal aid projects of $40,000 or more. There is no Disadvantaged Business Enterprise participation goal for this contract.

The contract is subject to financial assistance requirements from the U.S. Department of Transportation and federal compliance obligations including 49 CFR Part 29, Occupational Safety and Health Standards (29 CFR Parts 1910 and 1926), the Davis-Bacon Act, the Anti-Kickback Act, Contract Work Hours Standards, and Executive Orders No. 11246 and No. 11375. A pre-bid meeting is scheduled for September 10, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. via Microsoft Teams and is strongly encouraged but not mandatory. Substitution requests are due no later than 15 calendar days prior to bid opening. Questions should be directed to Penny Helms, Contracts Administrator, at (980) 613-1923 or Penny.Helms@charlottenc.gov, with inquiries due at least seven calendar days before the bid due date.