Traffic Signal Installation Project - Rebid

The City of Jacksonville, North Carolina is requesting informal bids for traffic signal installation at the intersection of Western Boulevard and Williamsburg Parkway under RFB-Traffic Signal-03-1228, with bids due October 5, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. EST.

The scope includes installation of two single mast arms with metal poles and one double mast arm with metal pole; foundations with ground wiring and conduit; a signal cabinet; vehicle signal heads (seven twelve-inch three-section and four twelve-inch four-section units); approximately 2,250 linear feet of signal cable; trenching and directional drilling; junction boxes; detection units; controller with cabinet and cabinet base extender; soil testing; and coordination of a Jones Onslow Electric Membership Corporation meter base to supply power to the intersection. The contract term is ninety consecutive calendar days from the Notice to Proceed, with liquidated damages assessed at $150 per day for work extending beyond this deadline.

Bidders must submit a five percent bid security with their proposal and hold bids for sixty days following the closing time. Successful contractors must furnish performance and payment bonds each equal to one hundred percent of the contract price, issued by a North Carolina–licensed surety with a Resident North Carolina Agent listed. Insurance requirements include comprehensive general liability of $1 million single limit / $2 million aggregate, comprehensive automobile liability of $1 million single limit, workers' compensation at North Carolina statutory limits, and builder's risk all-risk insurance for one hundred percent of the contract amount. The City of Jacksonville must be named as an additional insured on automobile, comprehensive general liability, and umbrella liability policies where applicable.

Contractors and subcontractors must comply with North Carolina General Statute 143-133.3 regarding E-Verify requirements. A pre-bid meeting and site visit are scheduled for 10:00 a.m. EST on August 27, 2026 at Jacksonville Station. Bids must be submitted to Chris Coursey at the Transportation Services Department. The contract is governed by North Carolina law; disputes are subject to non-binding mediation under City of Jacksonville Resolution #2002-28 except for disputes involving non-monetary recovery or monetary recovery of $15,000 or less.