Structural, Mechanical & Electrical Rehabilitation - Beaufort County

The North Carolina Department of Transportation, Highway Division 1, is requesting sealed bids for structural, mechanical, and electrical rehabilitation of existing ramp structures at the Bayview and Aurora Ferry Terminals in Beaufort County under Contract No. DA00711, with bids due October 7, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. Bidders must be prequalified prior to submission and hold all applicable North Carolina licenses for general and specialty contractors. No MBE or WBE goals apply.

The scope encompasses materials, machinery, implements, tools, and labor to rehabilitate ferry terminal ramp structures in accordance with the 2024 Standard Specifications for Roads and Structures. Major contract items include structural work on pile jackets, untreated white oak timber, steel pile repairs, and ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene. Erosion control is designated a specialty item requiring a certified supervisor, foremen, installers, and designer throughout performance. All work must be performed in the United States with no outsourcing outside U.S. borders. Personnel accessing secure ferry vessel areas must hold transportation worker identification credentials.

Work is available for start on December 1, 2026, with completion required by May 31, 2027. Liquidated damages are assessed at $600 per calendar day for missed completion dates and $500 per hour for unapproved impacts to ferry operations and work performed during restricted hours on weekdays at the terminals. A bid bond is required. The contract includes a twelve-month guarantee on materials and workmanship and establishes electronic bidding procedures. The work is state-funded and performed entirely in Beaufort County at the two ferry terminal locations.