Signals, Signing & Pavement Markings - Alamance & Orange Counties

The North Carolina Department of Transportation, Highway Division 7, is requesting bids for signals, signing, and pavement markings installation and maintenance at various locations in Burlington, Mebane, and Hillsborough along US Route 70 in Alamance and Orange Counties under Contract DG00698, with bids due September 17, 2026 at 2:00 PM and project availability October 14, 2026. Prequalification as a bidder or prime contractor is required prior to bid submission, and electronic bidding through Bid Express is mandatory.

The scope encompasses installation, maintenance, and removal of traffic control devices; installation of traffic signals; and application of long-life pavement markings in accordance with the 2024 Standard Specifications for Roads and Structures. Work is subject to lane closure time restrictions on weekdays (6:00 AM to 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM) and holiday restrictions, with a seven-calendar-day requirement for completing individual curb ramp locations on continuous pedestrian facilities. Liquidated damages are assessed at $500 per calendar day for failure to meet the overall completion date and $500 per hour for traffic control work.

The project completion date is April 13, 2027. A bid bond of 5% of total bid price is required, with contract payment and performance bonds due within 14 calendar days of award notification. Fuel price and steel price adjustments are available for eligible bid items. The contract is subject to Build America, Buy America domestic content requirements for iron, steel, construction materials, and manufactured products. No DBE participation goal applies, though bidders must document any DBE participation achieved during performance. The project is federally funded under Federal Aid numbers TA07301, TA07302, and TA07303. Questions must be submitted to Jennifer Sour at JSOUR@NCDOT.GOV at least seven calendar days prior to bid opening.