Wake BRT New Bern Avenue Construction Package 2

The Wake BRT New Bern Avenue Construction Package 2 is a procurement opportunity issued by the City of Raleigh, North Carolina, involving infrastructure development across Wake County and Teachey Town. The project is the second of three anticipated construction packages focused on comprehensive transportation infrastructure improvements. Specific deliverables include asphalt and concrete pavement construction, sidewalk and multi-use path development, retaining wall installation, culvert and storm drainage systems, utility relocations, pavement markings, traffic signal upgrades, conduit and fiber installation, and landscaping. The construction contract time is extended to 42 months for Area 2, with bids scheduled to be received until 1:00 PM on Friday, September 19, 2025, at 222 W Hargett St, Room 305. A non-mandatory pre-bid meeting is planned for Thursday, August 14, 2025, at the GoRaleigh facility. Bidders are required to submit a 5% bid security and must provide comprehensive company and contractor licensing information when requesting bidding documents.

The procurement includes specific requirements for Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBE) and Minority and Woman-Owned Business Enterprises (MWBE), with a DBE participation goal of 8% and a targeted 15% contract or sub-contract allocation to certified MWBEs for construction projects over $300,000 or involving $100,000 or more in state funding. Bidding documents will be available at no cost from Accent Imaging starting July 25, 2025, with online viewing options at www.planscope.com and hard copy purchase alternatives. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly detailed, the comprehensive nature of the infrastructure project suggests a substantial investment in transportation and urban development infrastructure. Potential bidders must indicate their role as Prime bidder, Supplier, or Sub-Contractor when requesting documentation. The project will follow NCDOT Specifications and includes provisions for non-standard excavation, such as rock, cobblestone, and streetcar track removal, indicating a complex and multifaceted construction undertaking.