U-5975A & U-5727A CLEARING AND GRUBBING LEE COUNTY

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
JOSH STEIN
GOVERNOR SECRETARY
DANIEL H. JOHNSON
September 21, 2026
NOTICE TO PROSPECTIVE BIDDERS
Contract Number: DH00615
WBS Number: 54018.3.2 & 45963.3.2
County: Lee
Description: Clearing and Grubbing on US 1/15-501 (Old Jefferson Davis Hwy)
Subject: Request for Quotation
The North Carolina Department of Transportation is requesting bids for the above-mentioned
project located in Division 8.
Bid Opening Date: Tuesday, October 13, 2026 at 2:00 P.M.
The date of availability for this contract is November 16, 2026
The completion date for this contract is May 1, 2028
Bids shall be prepared and submitted electronically using NCDOT's approved electronic bidding
provider, refer to Article 102-8(B) of the 2024 Standard Specifications.
The North Carolina Department of Transportation, in accordance with the provisions of Title VI
of the Civil Rights of 1964 (78 Stat. 252) and the Regulations of the Department of Transportation
(49 C.F.R., Part 21), issued pursuant to such act, hereby notifies all bidders that it will affirmatively
insure that the contract entered into pursuant to this notice will be awarded to the lowest
responsible bidder without discrimination on the grounds of sex, race, color, or national origin.
MANDATORY PRE-BID CONFERENCE (Prequalifying To Bid):
(7-18-06) (Rev. 12-23-25) SPI 1-14A
In order for all prospective bidders to have an extensive knowledge of the project, all prospective
bidders shall attend a mandatory pre-bid conference at 10:00 AM Thursday October 1, 2026.
NC Department of Transportation
Division of Highways, Division 8
121 DOT Drive
Carthage, NC 28327
Mailing Address: Telephone: (910) 773-8000 Location:
NC DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Fax: (910) 947-3873 121 DOT DRIVE
DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS, DIVISION 8 Customer Service: 1-877-368-4968 CARTHAGE, NC 28327
121 DOT DRIVE
CARTHAGE, NC 28327
Website: www.ncdot.gov

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
JOSH STEIN
GOVERNOR SECRETARY
DANIEL H. JOHNSON
For any questions about the pre-bid conference, please contact:
Chad G. Brown
Division Proposal Engineer
cgbrown1@ncdot.gov
910-773-8034
The pre-bid conference will include a thorough discussion of the plans, contract pay items,
special provisions, etc.
Only bidders who have attended and properly registered at the above scheduled pre-bid
conference and who have met all other prequalification requirements will be considered
prequalified to bid on this project. A bid received from a bidder who has not attended and
properly registered at the above scheduled pre-bid conference will not be accepted and
considered for award. There is not a virtual or call-in option for this mandatory pre-bid
conference.
Attendance at the pre-bid conference will not meet the requirements of proper registration unless
the individual attending has registered at the pre-bid conference in accordance with the
following:
(A) The individual will ensure his name and all required information has been recorded on
the official roster no later than 10 minutes after the above noted time for the beginning of
the conference. Attendees can request that the names and their companies' names on the
official roster be read aloud.
(B) The individual has written in the name and address of the company he or she represents.
(C) Only one company has been shown as being represented by the individual attending.
(D) The individual attending is an officer or permanent employee of the company they are
representing.
Attendance at any prior pre-bid conference will not meet the requirement of this provision.
Mailing Address: Telephone: (910) 773-8000 Location:
NC DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Fax: (910) 947-3873 121 DOT DRIVE
DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS, DIVISION 8 Customer Service: 1-877-368-4968 CARTHAGE, NC 28327
121 DOT DRIVE
CARTHAGE, NC 28327
Website: www.ncdot.gov

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
JOSH STEIN
GOVERNOR SECRETARY
DANIEL H. JOHNSON
Proposal packages may be obtained from the Division 8 website at:
https://connect.ncdot.gov/letting/Pages/Division8Letting.aspx.
For questions, please contact me at (910) 773-8034 or cgbrown1@ncdot.gov.
Sincerely,
Chad G. Brown
Division Proposal Engineer
cc: File ec: Mr. J. B. Phillips, PE Prospective Bidders Plan Rooms
Mailing Address: Telephone: (910) 773-8000 Location:
NC DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Fax: (910) 947-3873 121 DOT DRIVE
DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS, DIVISION 8 Customer Service: 1-877-368-4968 CARTHAGE, NC 28327
121 DOT DRIVE
CARTHAGE, NC 28327
Website: www.ncdot.gov