Wake Bus Rapid Transit New Bern Avenue Project (Federal Funding)

The City of Raleigh, North Carolina is requesting sealed bids for construction of 19 station platforms in support of the Wake BRT New Bern Avenue Federally Funded Bus Rapid Transit project, with bids due November 16, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. at 222 W Hargett Street, Room 305, Raleigh, NC 27601. A non-mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for October 13, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. at the GoRaleigh Ops facility, 4104 Poole Road, Raleigh, NC 27610, available as a hybrid meeting with Microsoft Teams participation.

The scope encompasses construction of 19 station platforms across unique sites along the New Bern Avenue corridor, each including concrete foundations and platforms, structural steel, metal panels, windscreens, and station amenity elements. Minor site work is required at each location. Utility work is limited to improvements supporting station operations: new electrical service, ITS infrastructure, and minor storm drainage. Bidders must demonstrate licensure under North Carolina General Statute Chapter 87 and provide North Carolina contractor's license details and their role designation (Prime bidder, Supplier, or Sub-Contractor).

The construction contract time is 30 months. Bid security of 5% of the bid amount must accompany each submission. Submittals of "or-equal" items must be submitted within 20 days of advertisement issuance. Award will be made to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder, with evaluation consideration given to quality, performance, and time specified in the Bid Form. The project involves DBE requirements aligned with Federal guidelines and NCDOT specifications as the leading specification standard.

Complete bidding documents are available at no cost through www.planscope.com starting September 25, 2026, or from Accent Imaging. Hard copies are available for purchase at $472.00 for the full set or $1.24 per sheet plus sales tax. Contact Aya Aldais at aya.aldais@raleighnc.gov or (919) 996-3547 for additional information.