Sidewalk Improvements - Old Knight Road

The Town of Knightdale, North Carolina is requesting bids on sidewalk improvements along Knightdale Boulevard and Old Knight Road totaling approximately 1,255 linear feet under IFB #27-20260918, with sealed bids due November 3, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. EST. The project is funded through a partnership with the Wake County Transit Tax District Community Funding Program and does not involve federal funding.

The scope comprises approximately 160 linear feet of sidewalk, pavement markings, and signage along Knightdale Boulevard (US 64 Business) with no roadway or drainage improvements, and approximately 1,095 linear feet of sidewalk, pavement markings, drainage improvements, minor roadway improvements, and curb and gutter along Old Knight Road. Work includes utility coordination and erosion control measures. The contractor must comply with Town of Knightdale Standards and NCDOT Standard Specifications and obtain NCDOT prequalification where applicable.

All contractors must be properly licensed under North Carolina law. The selected contractor must carry comprehensive insurance: Commercial General Liability at $5 million per occurrence, Automobile Liability at $1 million, Professional Liability at $1 million per occurrence and $2 million aggregate, Workers' Compensation at statutory limits, and Builder's Risk for the full project cost. Bids must include a 5% bid bond (cashier's check, certified check, or corporate surety bond).

Contract commencement occurs no later than 90 days after execution, with substantial completion required within 180 days of work commencement. The Town will award to the lowest responsible, responsive bidder. Monthly payments are made based on progress estimates with 5% retainage until 90% completion, then 2% thereafter. Liquidated damages of $500 per calendar day apply if substantial completion is delayed more than 10 days beyond the contractual deadline. Questions are due October 2, 2026 at 5:00 p.m., with answers published by October 13. No pre-bid meeting will be held.