Transportation Services Bus Stop Sign Upgrade Project

Orange County, North Carolina Finance and Administrative Services–Purchasing is requesting bids on bus stop sign upgrades for approximately 55 stops throughout Orange County, with bids due July 17, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. Contractors must comply with Orange County's Living Wage Policy and certify whether employees will be paid at or above the adopted county living wage or provide the actual wage if lower.

The scope includes sign replacement, new sign and pole installation, and pole relocation as directed by Orange County Transportation Services. The contractor must provide all labor, tools, equipment, and materials. A comprehensive list of all 55 bus stop locations is provided in the bid document. Interested vendors are encouraged to conduct site visits and coordinate with Orange County Transportation Services on scope questions.

All work must be completed within 130 days of the project start date, with an anticipated completion date of December 11, 2026. Bidders must submit pricing with separate line items for labor and materials on the designated attachment form. North Carolina sales and use tax must be included in the bid amount. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder.

Contractors must maintain commercial general liability insurance at minimum limits of $1 million per occurrence, automobile liability insurance, and workers' compensation insurance as outlined in Orange County's Minimum Insurance Coverage Requirement. All contractors must obtain required state licenses and permits and submit E-Verify affidavits, nondiscrimination certifications, and minority business participation forms with good faith efforts documentation. Payment is due thirty days after completion and inspection via electronic funds transfer. The successful contractor must sign Orange County's standard Service Agreement and comply with all applicable North Carolina General Statutes and local ordinances.