Annual Needs - Signals and Loops

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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
HIGHWAY DIVISION 5
ID/IQ PROPOSAL
DATE AND TIME OF BID OPENING: May 27, 2026 AT 2:00 PM
CONTRACT ID: ME00120
WBS ELEMENT NO.: Various
FEDERAL AID NO.: STATE FUNDED
COUNTY: Durham, Franklin, Granville, Person, Vance, Wake and Warren
Counties
TIP NO.: N/A
MILES: VARIOUS
ROUTE NO.: VARIOUS
LOCATION: VARIOUS INTERSECTIONS IN DIVISION 5
TYPE OF WORK: SIGNALS
BIDDER REQUIRED PREQUALIFIED CONSTRUCTION WORK CODES: 001700
NOTICE:
ALL BIDDERS SHALL COMPLY WITH ALL APPLICABLE LAWS REGULATING THE PRACTICE
OF GENERAL CONTRACTING AS CONTAINED IN CHAPTER 87 OF THE GENERAL STATUTES OF
NORTH CAROLINA WHICH REQUIRES THE BIDDER TO BE LICENSED BY THE N.C. LICENSING
BOARD FOR CONTRACTORS WHEN BIDDING ON ANY NON-FEDERAL AID PROJECT WHERE
THE BID IS $30,000 OR MORE, EXCEPT FOR CERTAIN SPECIALTY WORK AS DETERMINED BY
THE LICENSING BOARD. BIDDERS SHALL ALSO COMPLY WITH ALL OTHER APPLICABLE
LAWS REGULATING THE PRACTICES OF ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, HEATING AND AIR
CONDITIONING AND REFRIGERATION CONTRACTING AS CONTAINED IN CHAPTER 87 OF THE
GENERAL STATUTES OF NORTH CAROLINA. NOTWITHSTANDING THESE LIMITATIONS ON
BIDDING, THE BIDDER WHO IS AWARDED ANY FEDERAL - AID FUNDED PROJECT SHALL
COMPLY WITH CHAPTER 87 OF THE GENERAL STATUTES OF NORTH CAROLINA FOR
LICENSING REQUIREMENTS WITHIN 60 CALENDAR DAYS OF BID OPENING.
THIS IS A ROADWAY PROJECT. BID BOND IS NOT REQUIRED.
NAME OF BIDDER
ADDRESS OF BIDDER

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PROPOSAL FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF
CONTRACT No. ME00120 IN DURHAM, FRANKLIN, GRANVILLE, PERSON, VANCE, WAKE AND
WARREN COUNTIES, NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION,
RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA
The Bidder has carefully examined the location of the proposed work to be known as Contract No. ME00120; has
carefully examined the plans and specifications, which are acknowledged to be part of the proposal, the special
provisions, the proposal, the form of contract; and thoroughly understands the stipulations, requirements and
provisions. The undersigned bidder agrees to be bound upon his execution of the bid and subsequent award to him
by the Department of Transportation in accordance with this proposal. Payment and performance bonds are not
required on this project. The undersigned Bidder further agrees to provide all necessary machinery, tools, labor, and
other means of construction; and to do all the work and to furnish all materials, except as otherwise noted, necessary
to perform and complete the said contract in accordance with the 2024 Standard Specifications for Roads and
Structures by the dates(s) specified in the Project Special Provisions and in accordance with the requirements of the
Engineer, and at the unit or lump sum prices, as the case may be, for the various items given on the sheets contained
herein.
The Bidder shall provide and furnish all the materials, machinery, implements, appliances and tools, and perform the
work and required labor to construct and complete Contract No. ME00120 in Durham, Franklin, Granville,
Person, Vance, Wake and Warren Counties, for the unit or lump sum prices, as the case may be, bid by the
Bidder in his bid and according to the proposal, plans, and specifications prepared by said Department, which
proposal, plans, and specifications show the details covering this project, and hereby become a part of this contract.
The published volume entitled North Carolina Department of Transportation, Raleigh, Standard Specifications for
Roads and Structures, January 2024 with all amendments and supplements thereto, is by reference incorporated into
and made a part of this contract; that, except as herein modified, all the construction and work included in this
contract is to be done in accordance with the specifications contained in said volume, and amendments and
supplements thereto, under the direction of the Engineer.
If the proposal is accepted and the award is made, the contract is valid only when signed either by the Contract
Officer or such other person as may be designated by the Secretary to sign for the Department of Transportation.
The conditions and provisions herein cannot be changed except over the signature of the said Contract Officer or
Division Engineer.
The quantities shown in the itemized proposal for the project are considered to be approximate only and are given as
the basis for comparison of bids. The Department of Transportation may increase or decrease the quantity of any
item or portion of the work as may be deemed necessary or expedient.
An increase or decrease in the quantity of an item will not be regarded as sufficient ground for an increase or
decrease in the unit prices, nor in the time allowed for the completion of the work, except as provided for the
contract.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
COVER SHEET
PROPOSAL SHEET
PROJECT SPECIAL PROVISIONS
SCOPE: .................................................................................................................................. G-1
INTERESTED PARTIES LIST NOT REQUIRED: ................................................................ G-1
BOND REQUIREMENTS - No Bonds Required.................................................................... G-1
SUBLETTING OF CONTRACT - NOT PERMITTED: ......................................................... G-1
DIVISION LET CONTRACT PREQUALIFICATION: .......................................................... G-2
HAUL ROADS: ...................................................................................................................... G-2
CONTRACT TIME FOR ID/IQ: ............................................................................................. G-2
INTERMEDIATE CONTRACT TIME NUMBER 1 AND LIQUIDATED DAMAGES: ........ G-3
INTERMEDIATE CONTRACT TIME NUMBER 2 AND LIQUIDATED DAMAGES: ........ G-4
INTERMEDIATE CONTRACT TIME NUMBER 3 AND LIQUIDATED DAMAGES: ........ G-6
INTERMEDIATE CONTRACT TIME NUMBER 4 AND LIQUIDATED DAMAGES: ........ G-7
NON-EXCLUSIVE CONTRACT: .......................................................................................... G-8
WORK ORDER ASSIGNMENT (MULTIPLE AWARDS) FOR ID/IQ: ................................ G-8
BONDING REQUIREMENTS FOR ID/IQ: ........................................................................... G-8
MOBILIZATION AND LIQUIDATED DAMAGES FOR ID/IQ: .......................................... G-9
MULTI-YEAR MAINTENANCE CONTRACTS (ID/IQ): ................................................... G-10
RENEWAL OF CONTRACT (CPI PRICE ADJUSTMENT) FOR ID/IQ: ............................ G-10
DISPUTE RESOLUTION PROCESS FOR ID/IQ: ............................................................... G-10
NO MAJOR CONTRACT ITEMS: ....................................................................................... G-11
NO SPECIALTY ITEMS: ..................................................................................................... G-11
FUEL PRICE ADJUSTMENT PAPER BID: ........................................................................ G-11
STEEL PRICE ADJUSTMENT: ........................................................................................... G-13
SCHEDULE OF ESTIMATED COMPLETION PROGRESS:.............................................. G-25
MINORITY BUSINESS ENTERPRISE AND WOMEN BUSINESS ENTERPRISE
(DIVISIONS): ....................................................................................................................... G-25
RESTRICTIONS ON ITS EQUIPMENT AND SERVICES: ................................................ G-40
USE OF UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEM (UAS):......................................................... G-40
EQUIPMENT IDLING GUIDELINES: ................................................................................ G-41
OUTSOURCING OUTSIDE THE USA: .............................................................................. G-41
NOTIFICATION OF WORK: ............................................................................................... G-42
NOTIFICATION OF OPERATIONS: .................................................................................. G-43
PROSECUTION AND PROGRESS: .................................................................................... G-43
DRIVEWAYS AND PRIVATE PROPERTY: ...................................................................... G-43
UTILITY CONFLICTS ........................................................................................................ G-43
WORK SITE CLEANUP: ..................................................................................................... G-43
PAYMENT AND RETAINAGE ........................................................................................... G-44
TOLL FACILITY REIMBURSEMENT ............................................................................... G-44
TOLL TRAFFIC COORDINATION: ................................................................................... G-44
ROADWAY ........................................................................................................................... R-1

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STANDARD SPECIAL PROVISIONS
AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS - TERMINATION OF CONTRACTS ................................ SSP-1
ERRATA ............................................................................................................................ SSP-2
PLANT AND PEST QUARANTINES................................................................................ SSP-5
MINIMUM WAGES .......................................................................................................... SSP-6
TITLE VI AND NONDISCRIMINATION: ........................................................................ SSP-7
ON-THE-JOB TRAINING ............................................................................................... SSP-16
UNIT PROJECT SPECIAL PROVISIONS
TRAFFIC SIGNALS ............................................................................................................ TS-1
SIGNATURE SHEETS AND FORMS................................................................................. S-1
BID/PAY ITEM SHEETS..................................................................................................... T-1
DOT EXECUTION SHEET ................................................................................................. U-1

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INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS
PLEASE READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY
BEFORE PREPARING AND SUBMITTING YOUR BID.
All bids shall be prepared and submitted in accordance with the following requirements. Failure to
comply with any requirement may cause the bid to be considered irregular and may be grounds for
rejection of the bid.
TRADITIONAL PAPER BIDS:
1. Download the entire proposal from the Connect NCDOT website and return the entire proposal with your
bid.
2. In accordance with Article 102-3 of the Standard Specifications, registration on the Interested Parties List
is required unless SP1 G02 Interested Parties List Not Required provision is included in the proposal.
3. All entries on the itemized proposal sheet (bid form) shall be written in ink or typed.
4. The Bidder shall submit a unit price for every item on the itemized proposal sheet. The unit prices for the
various contract items shall be written in figures. Unit prices shall be rounded off by the Bidder to contain
no more than FOUR decimal places.
5. An amount bid shall be entered on the itemized proposal sheet for every item. The amount bid for each
item shall be determined by multiplying each unit bid by the quantity for that item, and shall be written in
figures in the "Amount" column of the form.
6. The total amount bid shall be written in figures in the proper place on the bid form. The total amount bid
shall be determined by adding the amounts bid for each item.
7. Changes to any entry shall be made by marking through the entry in ink and making the correct entry
adjacent thereto in ink. A representative of the Bidder shall initial the change in ink. Do not use
correction fluid, correction tape or similar product to make corrections.
8. The bid shall be properly executed on the included Execution of Bid - Non-collusion, Debarment and
Gift Ban Certification form. All bids shall show the following information:
a. Name of corporation, partnership, Limited Liability Company, joint venture, individual or firm,
submitting bid.
Corporations that have a corporate seal shall include it on the bid, otherwise write your corporations
name in the seal location.
b. Name of individual or representative submitting bid and position or title held on behalf of the bidder.
c. Name, signature, and position or title of witness.
9. The bid shall not contain any unauthorized additions, deletions, or conditional bids.
10. The Bidder shall not add any provision reserving the right to accept or reject an award, or to enter into a
contract pursuant to an award.
11. THE PROPOSAL WITH THE ITEMIZED PROPOSAL SHEET ATTACHED SHALL BE
PLACED IN A SEALED ENVELOPE AND SHALL BE DELIVERED TO AND RECEIVED IN
THE NCDOT DIVISION CONTRACT OFFICE, LOCATED AT 1020 Birch Ridge Dr., Door B6
Raleigh, NC 27610, BY 2:00 PM ON, May 27, 2026.
12. The sealed bid must display the following statement on the front of the sealed envelope:
QUOTATION FOR - CONTRACT ID ME00120 - SIGNALS AT VARIOUS INTERSECTIONS
IN DIVISION 5 TO BE OPENED AT 2:00 PM ON, May 27, 2026.
As well as the following information:
a. Name of corporation, partnership, Limited Liability Company, joint venture, individual or firm,
submitting bid.
b. Name of individual or representative submitting bid and position or title held on behalf of the bidder.
c. Address of corporation, partnership, Limited Liability Company, joint venture, individual or firm,
submitting bid.

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d. SAP Vendor Number of corporation, partnership, Limited Liability Company, joint venture,
individual or firm, submitting bid.
e. Contractor License Number, if available, of corporation, partnership, Limited Liability Company,
joint venture, individual or firm, submitting bid.
13. If delivered by mail, the sealed envelope shall be placed in another sealed envelope and the outer envelope
shall be addressed as follows:
N. C. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS, DIVISION 5
ATTN: Kayla N. Cooper
1020 Birch Ridge Dr., Door B2
Raleigh, NC 27610
14. Questions should be emailed 7 calendar days prior to the bid opening to Kayla N. Cooper at
kncooper@ncdot.gov. Contact with any other NCDOT personnel concerning this project is strictly
prohibited, unless otherwise noted, and may result in bids being considered non-responsive.

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PROJECT SPECIAL PROVISIONS
GENERAL
SCOPE:
This contract is for annual needs for traffic signals and loops in Durham, Franklin, Granville,
Person, Vance, Wake and Warren Counties.
All work and materials shall be in accordance with the provisions of the General Guidelines of this
contract, the Project Special Provisions, the North Carolina Department of Transportation Standard
Specifications for Roads and Structures 2024, the North Carolina Department of Transportation
2024 Roadway Standard Drawings, the current edition of the Manual of Uniform Traffic Control
Devices (MUTCD), and the current version of the ITSS Project Special Provisions - PSP.
The current version of the ITSS Project Special Provisions - PSP can be found at the following link:
https://connect.ncdot.gov/resources/safety/Pages/TSMO-Design-Resources.aspx
The quantities stated in the Bid Form are estimates and are not guaranteed.
The Contractor shall keep himself fully informed of all Federal, State, and local laws, ordinances,
and regulations and shall comply with the provisions of Section 107 of the Standard Specifications.
INTERESTED PARTIES LIST NOT REQUIRED:
(6-21-22)(Rev. 2-20-24) 102 SP1 G02
Revise the Standard Specifications as follows:
The Interested Parties List sign up process is not applicable to this contract.
Page 1-13, Article 102-3 PROPOSALS AND INTERESTED PARTIES LIST, lines 12-15,
delete the first paragraph.
Page 1-14, Article 102-8 PREPARATION AND SUBMISSION OF BIDS, lines 43-44, delete
the first sentence of the first paragraph.
BOND REQUIREMENTS - No Bonds Required
(6-1-16)(Rev. 1-16-24) SPD 01-420B
The provisions of Articles 102-10 and 103-7 of the Standard Specifications are waived for this
project. No bonds required.

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SUBLETTING OF CONTRACT - NOT PERMITTED:
All work is to be done by the Contractor and his personnel. The Contractor shall not sublet, sell,
transfer, assign or otherwise dispose of this contract or any portion thereof, or his right, title, or
interest therein.
DIVISION LET CONTRACT PREQUALIFICATION:
(07-01-14)(12-1-16) SPD 01-410
Any firm that wishes to bid as a prime contractor shall be prequalified as a Bidder or PO Prime
Contractor prior to submitting a bid. Information regarding prequalification can be found at:
https://connect.ncdot.gov/business/Prequal/Pages/default.aspx.
Prior to performing the work, the prime contractor and/or subcontractor(s) shall be prequalified
in the following Construction Work Code(s) which are identified as work items in the prime
contractor's construction progress schedule that they will complete themselves:
001700 - Traffic Signals and ITS
Any contractor identified as working outside their expertise may be considered in default of
contract.
HAUL ROADS:
(7-16-24) 105 SP1 G04
Revise the Standard Specifications as follows:
Page 1-45, Article 105-15 RESTRICTION OF LOAD LIMITS, line 31, add the following
after second sentence of the second paragraph:
At least 30 days prior to use, the Contractor shall notify the Engineer of any public road
proposed for use as a haul road for the project.
CONTRACT TIME FOR ID/IQ:
(2-15-22)(Rev. 4-15-25) 108 SP1 G11
The date of availability for this contract is June 27, 2026.
The completion date for this contract is June 26, 2027.
Except where otherwise provided by the contract, observation periods required by the contract
will not be a part of the work to be completed by the completion date and/or intermediate
contract times stated in the contract. The acceptable completion of the observation periods that
extend beyond the final completion date shall be a part of the work covered by the performance
and payment bonds.
Work shall be accomplished in a continuous manner once the contractor begins.

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The liquidated damages for this contract will be assessed per the Mobilization and Liquidated
Damages for ID/IQ provision located elsewhere in this contract.
INTERMEDIATE CONTRACT TIME NUMBER 1 AND LIQUIDATED DAMAGES:
(2-20-07) 108 SP1 G14 A
The Contractor shall complete the required work of installing, maintaining, and removing the
traffic control devices for lane closures and restoring traffic to the existing traffic pattern. The
Contractor shall not close or narrow a lane of traffic on ALL ROUTES EXCEPT
INTERSTATE AND TOLL FACILITIES during the following time restrictions:
DAY AND TIME RESTRICTIONS
MONDAY THRU FRIDAY
6:00AM TO 9:00AM
4:00PM TO 7:00PM
In addition, the Contractor shall not close or narrow a lane of traffic on ANY NON-
INTERSTATE AND NON-TOLL ROADS, detain and/or alter the traffic flow on or during
holidays, holiday weekends, special events, or any other time when traffic is unusually heavy,
including the following schedules:
HOLIDAY AND HOLIDAY WEEKEND LANE CLOSURE RESTRICTIONS
1. For unexpected occurrence that creates unusually high traffic volumes, as directed by
the Engineer.
2. For New Year's Day, between the hours of 4:00PM December 31st and 9:00AM
January 2nd. If New Year's Day is on a Friday, Saturday, Sunday or Monday, then until
9:00AM the following Tuesday.
3. For Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, between the hours of 4:00 P.M. Friday and 9:00
A.M. Tuesday.
4. For Easter, between the hours of 4:00PM Thursday and 9:00AM Monday.
5. For Memorial Day, between the hours of 4:00PM Friday and 9:00AM Tuesday.
6. For Independence Day, between the hours of 4:00PM the day before Independence Day
and 9:00AM the day after Independence Day.
If Independence Day is on a Friday, Saturday, Sunday or Monday, then between the
hours of 4:00PM the Thursday before Independence Day and 9:00AM the Tuesday after
Independence Day.
7. For Labor Day, between the hours of 4:00PM Friday and 9:00AM Tuesday.

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8. For Veteran's Day, between the hours of 4:00 P.M. November 10th and 9:00 A.M.
November 12th. If Veteran's Day is on a Friday, Saturday, Sunday or Monday, then until
7:00 P.M. the following Tuesday.
9. For Thanksgiving Day, between the hours of 4:00PM Tuesday and 9:00AM Monday.
10. For Christmas, between the hours of 4:00PM the Friday before the week of Christmas
Day and 9:00AM the following Tuesday after the week of Christmas Day.
11. For events that are significant traffic generators from one (1) hour before the event to
one (1) hour after the event, as directed by the Engineer.
Holidays and holiday weekends shall include New Year's, Easter, Memorial Day, Independence
Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas. The Contractor shall schedule his work so that
lane closures will not be required during these periods, unless otherwise directed by the
Engineer.
The time of availability for this intermediate contract work shall be the time the Contractor
begins to install all traffic control devices for lane closures according to the time restrictions
listed herein.
The completion time for this intermediate contract work shall be the time the Contractor is
required to complete the removal of all traffic control devices for lane closures according to the
time restrictions stated above and place traffic in the existing traffic pattern.
The liquidated damages are Two Hundred Fifty Dollars ($ 250.00) per fifteen minutes or
portion thereof.
INTERMEDIATE CONTRACT TIME NUMBER 2 AND LIQUIDATED DAMAGES:
(2-20-07) 108 SP1 G14 A
The Contractor shall complete the required work of installing, maintaining, and removing the
traffic control devices for lane closures and restoring traffic to the existing traffic pattern. The
Contractor shall not close or narrow a lane of traffic on INTERSTATE FACILITIES during
the following time restrictions:
DAY AND TIME RESTRICTIONS
MONDAY THRU SUNDAY
5:00AM TO 9:00PM