Street Paving

The City of New Bern, North Carolina is requesting bids for street milling and asphalt paving under the GO Bond Paving FY-27 W1 P1 project, with sealed bids due October 28, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. at the City of New Bern Public Works Department.

The scope covers milling existing asphalt to 2 inches, grading exposed roadbeds, placing aggregate base course where necessary, and installing 2 inches of Type S9.5B asphalt concrete surface course across nine street segments totaling approximately 45,533 square yards (estimated 5,060 tons of asphalt). Additional work includes thermoplastic pavement markings, manhole rim leveling, traffic control maintenance, and mobilization. Bidders must hold a current and valid North Carolina general contractor license with appropriate classification and limitation for the full bid amount.

Unit price bidding is required for all pay items, with final payment based on actual quantities installed. All work not specifically listed as a pay item—including erosion control, removal and replacement of existing features, and temporary utility support—constitutes subsidiary obligations to be incorporated into appropriate line item pricing. Project completion is required within 90 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed, with liquidated damages of $500 per day for delays beyond this timeframe.

Bid security equal to at least 5 percent of the proposal must accompany each bid. Written questions are due October 15, 2026 at 5:00 p.m., with responses issued by addendum by October 19, 2026. No pre-bid conference will be held. Funding is provided through GO Bond proceeds for Fiscal Year 2027. Award is subject to approval by the City of New Bern Board of Aldermen. The City reserves the right to reject any or all bids and waive minor informalities as permitted by law.