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Safe Streets for All (SS4A)- Phase 1
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ADDENDUM NO. 1
TO: Prospective Bidders
FROM: Penny Helms, Contracts Administrator
DATE: September 30, 2026
PROJECT: Safe Streets for All (SS4A) Phase 1
Project No.: PMES231813A
Bid Number: 269-2027-024
The following items are being issued herein for modification and clarification to the Bid Requirements for the project referenced
above.
MODIFICATIONS TO PROJECT MANUAL
The following sections have been revised by this addendum:
1) On Section 00 10 00 - INVITATION TO BID (page 00 10 00 - 1), change the "BID DUE DATE" as follows:
BID DUE DATE: September 29, 2026
October 8, 2026
2) On Section 00 10 00 - INVITATION TO BID (page 00 10 00 - 1), change the "BID OPENING DATE/TIME" as follows:
BID OPENING DATE: September 29, 2026
October 8, 2026
BID OPENING TIME: 1:00 PM
CLARIFICATIONS
a)This project has been re-advertised in conformity with North Carolina General Statute 143-132.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT BY BIDDER:
Please recognize receipt of this addendum in the acknowledgment addenda section on the BID Form.
END OF ADDENDUM NO. 1
City of Charlotte | 600 East Fourth Street | Charlotte, North Carolina 28202

Project #: PMES231813A Division 00 - Procurement & Contracting Requirements
Project Name: Safe Streets for All (SS4A) Phase 1
00 10 00 - INVITATION TO BID
The City of Charlotte (hereinafter the "City") will receive sealed bids for the following Project:
PROJECT NAME: Safe Streets for All (SS4A) Phase 1
PROJECT NUMBER: PMES231813A
PRE-BID DATE: September 10, 2026
PRE-BID TIME: 10:00 AM
PRE-BID LOCATION: Microsoft Teams Meeting
https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/279873727120596?p=PpRmPit0rlqHiOzcu6
Meeting ID: 279 873 727 120 596
Passcode: La63L7if
Dial in by Phone: 1 872-256-4172 ID# 910264706#
Prebid is not mandatory, but attendance is strongly encouraged.
BID DUE DATE: October 8, 2026
BID DUE TIME: BEFORE 1:00 PM
BID SUBMISSION LOCATION: Bids must be submitted electronically through the Procurement
Portal (https://charlottenc.bonfirehub.com)
BID OPENING DATE: October 8, 2026
BID OPENING TIME: 1:00 PM
BID OPENING LOCATION: Microsoft Team Meeting Only
https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/272862439044997?
p=HwwVKebqd4TEl9hL8q
Meeting Number (access code): 272 862 439 044 997
Meeting Password: oT99zP6q
NOTICE TO BIDDERS
(As a precautionary measure due to COVID-19), the City will hold all Bid Opening Meetings via conference call or
video conference only until further notice.
DESCRIPTION OF WORK:
The City of Charlotte seeks to implement systemic Vision Zero strategies to reduce risky behaviors through
infrastructure improvements, with a focus on intersections and pedestrian-involved crashes. Project features
included under the Safe Streets for All (SS4A) Phase 1 are rectangular rapid flashing pedestrian beacon, accessible
pedestrian signal upgrades, lead pedestrian interval signal upgrades, concrete curb ramps, concrete sidewalk,
concrete curb & gutter, milling, concrete island, concrete pedestrian refuge and pavement markings.
Bidding documents, which includes a downloadable copy of one (1) Project Manual and one (1) full-size Drawing
set, are available for free from the Procurement Portal.
Bidders must be properly licensed within 60 calendar days of the bid opening under North Carolina state law to
perform the work.
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
INVITATION TO BID 00 10 00 - 1

Project #: PMES231813A Division 00 - Procurement & Contracting Requirements
Project Name: Safe Streets for All (SS4A) Phase 1
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 $40,000 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.
A 5% bid security is required with each bid that equals or exceeds $100,000.
The estimated cost of this Project is between $1,000,000 and $5,000,000.
For information regarding this Invitation to Bid, contact as follow:
Penny Helms, Contracts Administrator
600 East Fourth Street, Charlotte, NC 28202
Direct Phone: (980) 613.1923
Email: Penny.Helms@charlottenc.gov
Please submit questions or inquiries at least seven (7) calendar days before the Bid Due Date. Questions or
inquiries past this deadline may not be addressed by the City prior to the Bid Due Date. Questions or inquiries
should be submitted in writing through the Vendor Discussions section of the Procurement Portal
(https://charlottenc.bonfirehub.com).
SUBSTITUTION DURING BID PHASE
The intent of these bid documents is to comport with North Carolina General Statute 133-3 in all instances. Refer
to the Substitution Request Form found on the Procurement Portal.
Substitution requests will be accepted via e-mail requests per the following instructions:
* The subject line must identify:
o The fact that it is a substitution request,
o The name of the project, and
o The specification section number for the product;
* All materials shall be in PDF format;
* Manufacturer's model number, and other pertinent identification (including the manufacturer's name
address and phone number);
* Attest that the alternate material is in compliance with all specification requirements;
* A line by line comparison of the substituted product compared with the specified products shall be
included with the product information; and
* Data to support the justification for the substitution.
Equivalent submittals shall specify manufacturer's model number, and other pertinent identification, and attest
that the alternate material is in compliance with all specification requirements.
All requests must be submitted no later than fifteen (15) full calendar days, as stated herein or as amended by
addendum, prior to the day that bids are due. Requests received after this deadline will not be addressed by the
engineer. Submit requests to the following:
Sean R. Melville
WSP USA
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Project #: PMES231813A Division 00 - Procurement & Contracting Requirements
Project Name: Safe Streets for All (SS4A) Phase 1
1001 Morehead Square Drive, Suite 610
Charlotte, North Carolina 28203
Main Phone: 704.342.8465
Email: sean.melville@wsp.com
The City of Charlotte reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive any informalities or technicalities as
it may deem to be in its best interest.
The contract entered into by and between the successful Bidder and the City will be subject to the requirements of
a financial assistance contract between the City and the U.S. Department of Transportation. The Contractor, and
his Subcontractors performing Work will be required to comply with federal statutes and regulations including but
not limited to: 49 CFR Part 29; the Occupational Safety and Health Standards and the Safety and Health
Regulations for Construction, 29 CFR Parts 1910 and 1926; the Davis-Bacon Act; the Anti-Kickback Act; the Contract
Work Hours Standards; and the President's Executive Orders No. 11246 and No. 11375.
There is NO goal for participation by Disadvantaged Business Enterprises for this contract.
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