LABOR FOR DRAWBRIDGE OPERATION OVER THE TRENT RIVER

PR38414 Craven County
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
HIGHWAY DIVISION 2
SMALL BUSINESS ENTERPRISE PROPOSAL
DATE AND TIME OF BID OPENING: August 26, 2026 AT 2:00 PM
CONTRACT ID: PR38414
WBS ELEMENT NO.: 2B.102514.2
FEDERAL AID NO.: STATE FUNDED
COUNTY: Craven County
TIP NO.: NONE
MILES: 0
ROUTE NO.: US 70 BUSINESS
LOCATION: NEW BERN
TYPE OF WORK: OPERATION
NOTICE:
UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF THIS PROGRAM, A N.C. GENERAL CONTRACTOR'S LICENSE IS NOT
AND CONTRACT PAYMENT AND CONTRACT PERFORMANCE BONDS IS NOT. BIDDERS SHALL
ALSO COMPLY WITH ALL OTHER APPLICABLE LAWS, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO,
THOSE 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.
THIS IS A LABOR FOR BRIDGE TENDER PROJECT. BID BOND IS NOT REQUIRED.
NAME OF BIDDER
ADDRESS OF BIDDER

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PROPOSAL FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF
CONTRACT No. PR38414 IN Craven County, 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. PR38414; 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. PR38414 in Craven County, 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
INTERESTED PARTIES LIST NOT REQUIRED: ................................................................ G-1
BOND REQUIREMENTS - No Bonds Required.................................................................... G-1
CONTRACT TIME FOR ID/IQ: ............................................................................................. G-1
DISPUTE RESOLUTION PROCESS FOR ID/IQ: ................................................................. G-1
EXTENSION OF CONTACT TIME: ..................................................................................... G-2
RENEWAL OF CONTRACT (FIXED PRICE ADJUSTMENT): ........................................... G-2
INSURANCE: ........................................................................................................................ G-2
NO MAJOR CONTRACT ITEMS: ......................................................................................... G-3
NO SPECIALTY ITEMS: ....................................................................................................... G-3
SCHEDULE OF ESTIMATED COMPLETION PROGRESS:................................................ G-3
SMALL BUSINESS ENTERPRISE: ...................................................................................... G-4
MULTI-YEAR MAINTENANCE CONTRACTS: ................................................................. G-4
RESTRICTIONS ON ITS EQUIPMENT AND SERVICES: .................................................. G-4
USE OF UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEM (UAS):........................................................... G-4
EQUIPMENT IDLING GUIDELINES: .................................................................................. G-5
OUTSOURCING OUTSIDE THE USA: ................................................................................ G-5
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
PROPOSAL ITEM SHEET
ITEM SHEET(S)

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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. Small Business Enterprise bidders shall submit a SBE Application for Certification Form within the NC
Online Certification System on the Department's website and have been approved by the Office of Economic
Opportunity & Compliance prior to bidding. The SBE shall submit this form for approval at a minimum of
one week prior to bidding.
2. Download the entire proposal from the Connect NCDOT website and return the entire proposal with your
bid.
3. Enter required information on the cover page. The "Name of Bidder" and the "Address of Bidder" should
be as it appears in the Directory of Firms found on the Department's website.
4. 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.
5. All entries on the itemized proposal sheet (bid form) shall be written in ink or typed.
6. 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 TWO decimal places.
7. 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 cost bid by the quantity for that item, and shall be written in
figures in the "Amount" column of the form.
8. 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.
9. 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 products to make corrections.
10. The bid shall be properly executed on the included Execution of Bid - Non-collusion, Debarment and
Gift Ban Certification form. All bids shall provide the following information:
a. Complete one of the following forms: Corporation, Partnership, Limited Liability Company, Joint
Venture, Individual Doing Business in His Own Name or Individual Doing Business Under a Firm
Name, based on the business entity submitting the bid.
b. Corporations that have a corporate seal shall include it on the bid, otherwise write your corporations
name in the seal location.
c. Provide the name of individual or representative submitting bid along with their position or title held on
behalf of the bidder.
d. Name, signature, and position or title of witness.
11. The bid shall not contain any unauthorized additions, deletions, or conditional bids.
12. The Bidder shall not add any provision reserving the right to accept or reject an award, nor enter into a
contract pursuant to an award.
13. THE ENTIRE PROPOSAL WITH THE ITEMIZED PROPOSAL SHEET AND ALL OTHER
APPLICABLE FORMS SHALL BE COMPLETED AND PLACED IN A SEALED ENVELOPE
AND SHALL BE DELIVERED TO AND RECEIVED IN THE NCDOT DIVISION OFFICE,
LOCATED AT 1037 WH Smith Blvd Greenville, NC 27834, BY 2:00 PM ON, August 26, 2026.
14. The sealed bid must display the following statement on the front of the sealed envelope:
QUOTATION FOR - CONTRACT ID PR38414 - DRAW BRIDGE OPERATIONS FOR TRENT
RIVER BRIDGE IN NEW BERN TO BE OPENED AT 2:00 PM ON, August 26, 2026.
As well as the following information:

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a. Name of the Corporation, Partnership, Limited Liability Company, Joint Venture, Individual Doing
Business in His Own Name or Individual Doing Business Under a Firm Name, submitting bid.
b. Name of the individual or representative submitting bid along with their position or title held on behalf
of the bidder.
c. Address of the Corporation, Partnership, Limited Liability Company, Joint Venture, Individual Doing
Business in His Own Name or Individual Doing Business Under a Firm Name, submitting bid.
d. SAP Vendor Number of the Corporation, Partnership, Limited Liability Company, Joint Venture,
Individual Doing Business in His Own Name or Individual Doing Business Under a Firm Name,
submitting bid. This information can be found on the Directory of Firms found on the Department's
website.
e. Contractor License Number, if available, of the Corporation, Partnership, Limited Liability Company,
Joint Venture, Individual Doing Business in His Own Name or Individual Doing Business Under a Firm
Name, submitting bid.
15. 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 2
ATTN: Mary Moore, PE
1037 WH Smith Blvd
Greenville, NC 27834
16. Questions should be emailed 7 calendar days prior to the bid opening to Mary Moore, PE at
mmoore@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.
ELECTRONIC BID PREPARATION WITH MANUAL DELIVERY:
1. Small Business Enterprise bidders shall submit a SBE Application for Certification Form within the NC
Online Certification System on the Department's website and have been approved by the Office of Economic
Opportunity & Compliance prior to bidding. The SBE shall submit this form for approval at a minimum of
one week prior to bidding.
2. Download the entire proposal from the Connect NCDOT website and return the entire proposal with your
bid.
3. Enter required information on the cover page. The "Name of Bidder" and the "Address of Bidder" should
be as it appears in the Directory of Firms found on the Department's website.
4. 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.
5. Electronic bidding website necessary for electronic bidding can be found on the Bid Express website
following the directions at: https://connect.ncdot.gov/letting/Pages/SBE-Electronic-Bid-
Preparation.aspx
6. Bid shall be prepared on the electronic submittal website, printed, signed and placed in paper proposal. The
electronic submittal file should be saved and emailed to Mary Moore, PE at mmoore@ncdot.gov after
bids have been publicly read.
7. 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.
8. Changes to any entry shall be made to the electronic submittal file, reprinted, signed and placed in the paper
proposal. The corrected file shall be emailed to Mary Moore, PE at mmoore@ncdot.gov after bids have
been publicly read.
9. The bid shall be properly executed on the included Execution of Bid - Non-collusion Affidavit,
Debarment Certification and Gift Ban Certification form. All bids shall provide the following
information:
a. Complete one of the following forms: Corporation, Partnership, Limited Liability Company, Joint
Venture, Individual Doing Business in His Own Name or Individual Doing Business Under a Firm
Name, submitting bid.

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b. Corporations that have a corporate seal shall include it on the bid, otherwise write your corporations
name in the seal location.
c. Provide the name of individual or representative submitting bid along with their position or title held on
behalf of the bidder.
d. Name, signature, and position or title of witness.
10. The bid shall not contain any unauthorized additions, deletions, or conditional bids.
11. The Bidder shall not add any provision reserving the right to accept or reject an award, nor enter into a
contract pursuant to an award.
12. THE ENTIRE PROPOSAL WITH THE ITEMIZED PROPOSAL SHEET AND ALL OTHER
APPLICABLE FORMS SHALL BE COMPLETED AND PLACED IN A SEALED ENVELOPE
AND SHALL BE DELIVERED TO AND RECEIVED IN THE NCDOT DIVISION OFFICE,
LOCATED AT 1037 WH Smith Blvd Greenville, NC 27834, BY 2:00 PM ON, August 26, 2026.
13. The sealed bid must display the following statement on the front of the sealed envelope:
QUOTATION FOR - CONTRACT ID PR38414 - OPERATION AT NEW BERN TO BE
OPENED AT 2:00 PM ON, August 26, 2026.
As well as the following information:
a. Name of the Corporation, Partnership, Limited Liability Company, Joint Venture, Individual Doing
Business in His Own Name or Individual Doing Business Under a Firm Name, submitting bid.
b. Name of the individual or representative submitting bid along with their position or title held on behalf
of the bidder.
c. Address of the Corporation, Partnership, Limited Liability Company, Joint Venture, Individual Doing
Business in His Own Name or Individual Doing Business Under a Firm Name, submitting bid.
d. SAP Vendor Number of the Corporation, Partnership, Limited Liability Company, Joint Venture,
Individual Doing Business in His Own Name or Individual Doing Business Under a Firm Name,
submitting bid. This information can be found on the Directory of Firms found on the Department's
website.
e. Contractor License Number, if available, of the Corporation, Partnership, Limited Liability Company,
Joint Venture, Individual Doing Business in His Own Name or Individual Doing Business Under a Firm
Name, submitting bid.
14. 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 2
ATTN: Mary Moore, PE
1037 WH Smith Blvd
Greenville, NC 27834
15. Questions should be emailed 7 calendar days prior to the bid opening to Mary Moore, PE at
mmoore@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
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.
CONTRACT TIME FOR ID/IQ:
(2-15-22)(Rev. 4-15-25) 108 SP1 G11
The date of availability for this contract is August 28, 2026.
The completion date for this contract is August 31, 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.
The liquidated damages for this contract will be assessed per the Mobilization and Liquidated
Damages for ID/IQ provision located elsewhere in this contract.
DISPUTE RESOLUTION PROCESS FOR ID/IQ:
(2-15-22)(Rev. 1-16-24) SPD 01-850
If a question should arise on the contract or assignment of a work order, the contractor should
notify the Engineer noted on the assignment documentation or the Division Engineer within 48
hours after the scheduled time of bid opening or work order assignment. The following should be
included in the notification if applicable:
(A) the contract for which bids were solicited;

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(B) the particular law, regulation, or contract specification violated;
(C) a detailed description of the alleged violation; and
(D) any other information deemed to be relevant.
Once the initial evaluation has been completed, the contractor may be asked to attend a meeting
for further discussion and clarification.
Once a determination has been made, the contractor will be notified of the decision by the Division
Engineer. If the decision does not meet the satisfaction of the contractor, they have 24 hours from
the Division Engineer's notification to elevate the dispute to the Chief Engineer. The Chief
Engineer will make the final decision and will not be subject to further review by NCDOT.
EXTENSION OF CONTACT TIME:
Failure on the part of the Contractor to furnish bonds or certifications, or to satisfy preliminary
requirements necessary to issue the purchase order will not constitute grounds for extension of
the contract time. If the Contractor has fulfilled all preliminary requirements for the issuance of a
purchase order, and the purchase order authorization is not available by the date of availability, the
Contractor shall be granted an extension equal to the number of calendar days the purchase order
authorization is delayed after the date of availability.
RENEWAL OF CONTRACT (FIXED PRICE ADJUSTMENT):
(6-18-24) SPD 01-860
The Contractor shall submit a bid for one year. At the option of the Department, this contract may
be extended for Two (2) additional periods of one year each (maximum (3) Three years total).
Each year shall have a limit of One Million Dollars ($1,000,000.00).
The compensation payable to the contractor shall be fixed for the first twelve months of this
contract. However, upon an application of renewal of the contract, or thirty days prior to the end
of each contract period, the renewal contract may be increased by Three percent (3%) for each
one-year extension.
This price escalation method will not be applied to items of work that are separately covered under
commodity price escalation clauses. No other changes in the terms, conditions, etc. of this contract
will be made when an extension to the contract is implemented. The Engineer will notify the
Contractor in writing by July 1 if the contract may be extended. The Contractor must notify the
Engineer in writing by July 15 of his acceptance or rejection of this offer. Failure on the part of
the Contractor to reply will be received as a rejection of contract extension.
INSURANCE:
The Contractor shall provide Workmen's Compensation insurance in accordance with the laws
of the State of North Carolina.
The Contractor shall take out and maintain during the life of this contract such public liability
and property damage insurance as shall protect him from claims for damage or property
damages, which may arise from operations under this contract.

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The Contractor is directed to Standard Specifications Article 107-15 for more information.
Revise the 2024 Standard Specifications as follows:
Page 1-59, Article 107-15 Liability Insurance, add the following sentence:
LONGSHOREMAN RULES DO APPLY REGARDING WORKER'S COMPENSATION.
NO MAJOR CONTRACT ITEMS:
(2-19-02) (Rev. 8-21-07) 104 SP1 G31
None of the items included in this contract will be major items.
NO SPECIALTY ITEMS:
(7-1-95)(Rev. 1-16-24) 108-6 SP1 G34
None of the items included in this contract will be specialty items (see Article 108-6 of the
Standard Specifications).
SCHEDULE OF ESTIMATED COMPLETION PROGRESS:
(7-15-08)(Rev. 6-16-26) 108-2 SP1 G58
The Contractor's attention is directed to the Standard Special Provision entitled Availability of
Funds Termination of Contracts included elsewhere in this proposal. The Department of
Transportation's schedule of estimated completion progress for this project as required by that
Standard Special Provision is as follows:
Fiscal Year Progress (% of Dollar Value)
2027 (7/01/26 - 6/30/27) 83% of Total Amount Bid
2028 (7/01/27 - 6/30/28) 17% of Total Amount Bid
The Contractor shall also furnish his own progress schedule in accordance with Article 108-2 of
the Standard Specifications. Any acceleration of the progress as shown by the Contractor's
progress schedule over the progress as shown above shall be subject to the approval of the
Engineer.

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SMALL BUSINESS ENTERPRISE:
(4-19-22) SP1 G73
This contract let pursuant to the Small Business Enterprise provisions of N.C. General Statute
136-28.10. In accordance with N.C. General Statute 136-28.10, an award in a contract may be
for an amount less but shall not exceed $1,000,000 per year. No payments in excess of this amount
will be disbursed, in accordance with the Statute.
MULTI-YEAR MAINTENANCE CONTRACTS:
(4-20-21) (Rev. 4-19-22) SP1 G76
This contract is a multi-year maintenance contract let pursuant to the provisions of N.C. General
Statute 136-28.1(b). In accordance with N.C. General Statute 136-28.1(b), an award in a
maintenance contract may be for an amount less but shall not exceed $5,000,000 per year. No
payments in excess of this amount will be disbursed, in accordance with the Statute.
RESTRICTIONS ON ITS EQUIPMENT AND SERVICES:
(11-17-20) SP01 G090
All telecommunications, video or other ITS equipment or services installed or utilized on this
project must be in conformance with UNIFORM ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS, COST
PRINCIPLES, AND AUDIT REQUIREMENTS FOR FEDERAL AWARDS 2 CFR, 200.216
Prohibition on certain telecommunications and video surveillance services or equipment.
USE OF UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEM (UAS):
(8-20-19)(Rev. 3-17-26) SP1 G092
The Contractor shall adhere to all Federal, State and Local regulations and guidelines for the use
of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS). This includes but is not limited to US 14 CFR Part 107,
NC GS 15A-300, American Security Drone Act of 2023 (ASDA), Office of Management and
Budget (OMB) Memorandum M-26-02, all FAA rules, regulations and policies and all NCDOT
UAS Policies. The required operator certifications include possessing a current Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA) Remote Pilot Certificate, as well as operating a UAS registered with the
FAA.
All UAS operations shall be approved by the Engineer prior to beginning the operations.
All contractors or subcontractors operating UAS shall have UAS specific general liability
insurance to cover all operations under this contract.
The use of UAS is at the Contractor's discretion. No measurement or payment will be made for
the use of UAS. In the event that the Department directs the Contractor to utilize UAS, payment
will be in accordance with Article 104-7 Extra Work.