Structural, Mechanical & Electrical Rehabilitation of Existing Ramp Structures - Bayview & Aurora Ferry Terminals

The North Carolina Department of Transportation, Highway Division 1, is requesting bids for structural, mechanical, and electrical rehabilitation of existing ramp structures at the Bayview and Aurora Ferry Terminals in Beaufort County under Contract DA00677, with bids due August 19, 2026 at 2:00 PM. Prequalification as a Bidder or PO Prime Contractor is required prior to bid submission. The project is state-funded with no specified MBE/WBE goal requirement.

The scope encompasses structural repairs including pile jackets, untreated white oak timber, steel pile repairs, and ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene, along with erosion control as a specialty item. All work must be performed in the United States. Contractor personnel requiring unescorted access to ferry vessels or facilities must possess a valid TWIC card. The contract incorporates the 2024 Standard Specifications for Roads and Structures with all amendments and supplements and requires certified erosion and sediment control supervisors, foremen, installers, and designers throughout the project duration.

Work is scheduled to commence October 1, 2026, with a completion date of March 31, 2027. Liquidated damages are assessed at $600 per calendar day for failure to meet the completion date, $500 per hour for unapproved ferry operation impacts, and $500 per hour for work performed during restricted operational hours (Monday–Friday 5:30–7:30 AM and 3:15–7:00 PM at Bayview; 6:00–8:15 AM and 3:45–6:30 PM at Aurora).

Bidders must comply with North Carolina General Statutes Chapter 87 regarding contractor licensing. A bid bond equal to five percent of the total bid price is required, with payment and performance bonds due within fourteen days of award. Electronic bidding through Bid Express (bidx.com) is mandatory.