HS-2405BA and HS-2405AU PAVEMENT MARKINGS

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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
HIGHWAY DIVISION 5 and 6
PROPOSAL
DATE AND TIME OF BID OPENING: August 12, 2026 AT 2:00 PM
CONTRACT ID: DE00444
WBS ELEMENT NO.: 50977.3.54 and 50977.3.48
FEDERAL AID NO.: 5097754 AND 5907748
COUNTY: Franklin, Harnett and Wake Counties
TIP NO.: HS-2405BA and HS-2405AU
MILES: 70.270
ROUTE NO.: VARIOUS ROUTES
LOCATION: VARIOUS LOCATIONS IN FRANKLIN, HARNETT, AND WAKE
COUNTIES
TYPE OF WORK: PAVEMENT MARKINGS
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 $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.
THIS IS A ROADWAY PROJECT. BID BOND IS REQUIRED.
NAME OF BIDDER
ADDRESS OF BIDDER

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PROPOSAL FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF
CONTRACT No. DE00444 IN FRANKLIN, HARNETT AND WAKE 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. DE00444; 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 the forms of contract payment bond and contract performance bond; and thoroughly
understands the stipulations, requirements and provisions. The undersigned bidder agrees to bound upon his execution of
the bid and subsequent award to him by the Department of Transportation in accordance with this proposal to provide the
necessary contract payment bond and contract performance bond within fourteen days after the written notice of award is
received by him. 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. DE00444 in Franklin, Harnett and Wake 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.
Accompanying this bid is a bid bond secured by a corporate surety, or certified check payable to the order of the
Department of Transportation, for five percent of the total bid price, which deposit is to be forfeited as liquidated damages
in case this bid is accepted and the Bidder shall fail to provide the required payment and performance bonds with the
Department of Transportation, under the condition of this proposal, within 14 calendar days after the written notice of
award is received by him, as provided in the Standard Specifications; otherwise said deposit will be returned to the Bidder.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
COVER SHEET
PROPOSAL SHEET
PROJECT SPECIAL PROVISIONS
BOND REQUIREMENTS: ........................................................................................................ G-1
HAUL ROADS: .......................................................................................................................... G-1
BUILD AMERICA, BUY AMERICA (BABA): ....................................................................... G-1
CONTRACT TIME AND LIQUIDATED DAMAGES: ........................................................... G-5
INTERMEDIATE CONTRACT TIME NUMBER 1 AND LIQUIDATED DAMAGES: ....... G-6
INTERMEDIATE CONTRACT TIME NUMBER 2 AND LIQUIDATED DAMAGES: ....... G-6
PROSECUTION OF WORK:..................................................................................................... G-7
MAJOR CONTRACT ITEMS: .................................................................................................. G-8
SPECIALTY ITEMS: ................................................................................................................. G-8
FUEL PRICE ADJUSTMENT: .................................................................................................. G-8
SCHEDULE OF ESTIMATED COMPLETION PROGRESS: ............................................... G-10
DISADVANTAGED BUSINESS ENTERPRISE (DIVISIONS): ........................................... G-10
CERTIFICATION FOR FEDERAL-AID CONTRACTS: ...................................................... G-24
RESTRICTIONS ON ITS EQUIPMENT AND SERVICES: .................................................. G-25
USE OF UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEM (UAS): .......................................................... G-25
EQUIPMENT IDLING GUIDELINES: ................................................................................... G-25
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION HOTLINE: ................................................. G-26
NOTE TO CONTRACTOR: .................................................................................................... G-26
ROADWAY .................................................................................................................................R-1
STANDARD SPECIAL PROVISIONS
AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS - TERMINATION OF CONTRACTS ..................................SSP-1
ERRATA..................................................................................................................................SSP-2
PLANT AND PEST QUARANTINES ...................................................................................SSP-5
TITLE VI AND NONDISCRIMINATION: ...........................................................................SSP-6
MINORITY AND FEMALE EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS ....................................SSP-15
CONTRACT PROVISIONS FOR FEDERAL-AID CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS ....SSP-18
ON-THE-JOB TRAINING ....................................................................................................SSP-30
MINIMUM WAGES .............................................................................................................SSP-33
MINIMUM WAGES .............................................................................................................SSP-38
UNIT PROJECT SPECIAL PROVISIONS
TRAFFIC CONTROL .............................................................................................................. TC-1
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.
For preparing and submitting the bid electronically, refer to Article 102-8(B) of the Standard
Specifications.
Bidders that bid electronically on Raleigh Central-Let projects will need a separate Digital
Signature from the approved electronic bidding provider for Division Contracts.
ELECTRONIC ON-LINE BID:
1. Download entire proposal from Connect NCDOT website. Download the electronic
submittal file from the approved electronic bidding provider website.
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. Prepare and submit the electronic submittal file using the approved electronic bidding
provider software.
4. Electronic bidding software necessary for electronic bid preparation may be downloaded
from the Bid Express website following the directions at:
https://connect.ncdot.gov/letting/Pages/Electronic-Bidding.aspx.
5. 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
BOND REQUIREMENTS:
(6-1-16)(Rev.1-16-24) 102-8, 102-10 SPD 01-420A
A Bid Bond is required in accordance with Article 102-10 of the Standard Specifications for
Roads and Structures.
Contract Payment and Performance Bonds are required in accordance with Article 103-7 of the
Standard Specifications.
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.
BUILD AMERICA, BUY AMERICA (BABA):
(11-15-22)(Rev. 4-21-26) 106 SP1 G05 B
Revise the Standard Specifications as follows:
Page 1-47 and 1-48, Article 106-1 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS, lines 30-47 and 1-49,
delete and replace Article 106-1 with the following:
106-1 MATERIALS AND MANUFACTURING
(A) General Requirements
The Contractor shall furnish materials that conform to all contract requirements, are suitable
for their intended use, and are free from defects. All materials used in the work shall meet the
requirements of the contract and shall be subject to inspection, test, or rejection by the
Engineer. All materials permanently incorporated into the completed work shall be new,
unless otherwise specified in the contract or as approved by the Engineer.
The Contractor is responsible for selecting, procuring, and delivering materials of the types
and quantities necessary to perform the work and meet contract requirements. Delays in
material delivery or quality control do not relieve the Contractor of obligations for schedule
or quality.
All materials incorporated into the work shall be approved before use. Approval is based on
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does not relieve the Contractor of responsibility for material compliance. The Department
may inspect, sample, and test materials at any time before, during, or after installation.
Materials shall be handled, stored, and protected to prevent damage, contamination, or
deterioration. Materials determined to be defective, damaged, contaminated, or otherwise not
in compliance shall be rejected and promptly removed from the project.
To facilitate inspection and testing, the Contractor shall furnish a complete statement of
origin for all materials, including certifications or samples when requested. This information
shall be submitted to the Materials and Tests Unit when required by the contract or as
directed by the Engineer, in advance of fabrication, shipment, or use to allow for appropriate
inspection.
The Contractor shall furnish Safety Data Sheets (SDS) for all paints and hazardous chemicals
proposed for use on the project, in accordance with the North Carolina Hazard
Communication Standard, 29 CFR 1910.1200 and NCGS 95-174.
The Contractor shall provide access, equipment, means and assistance for the verification and
calibration of any devices used in testing, measurement, or documentation of materials.
If the Contractor proposes to use materials from local deposits not identified in the contract,
the Contractor shall be responsible for preliminary sampling, source approval, and
production of acceptable material. Preliminary samples shall be furnished at no cost to the
Department. If requested in writing, the Department may perform sampling, with costs to be
charged to the Contractor as determined by the Engineer.
Sampling or testing by the Department does not constitute pre-approval or acceptance of
material. The Contractor remains responsible for ensuring quality and uniformity of all
materials produced or delivered, including those from local deposits. The Contractor shall
indemnify and hold harmless the Department from any claims, costs, or damages related to
the development or use of such sources, including, but not limited to, failure to meet quantity
or quality requirements.
Materials covered by Subarticles 106-1(B) and 106-1(C) shall comply with applicable
domestic content requirements, including those for iron and steel, construction materials, and
manufactured products.
(B) Domestic Material Requirements
Domestic material requirements apply to iron and steel products permanently incorporated
into any project in accordance with 23 U.S.C. 313, 23 CFR 635.410, and NCGS 136-
28.7. Construction materials and manufactured products permanently incorporated into the
work are subject to domestic-content requirements only on Federal-aid projects, in
accordance with 23 U.S.C. 313, Build America Buy America Act (IIJA 70914), 2 CFR
184, and as implemented for the Federal-aid highway program through 23 CFR Part 635.410.
All iron or steel products, construction materials, and manufactured products subject to
domestic content requirements shall be of domestic origin and meet the applicable
requirements of the contract based on the project's funding source.

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Before any materials are delivered to the project, the Contractor shall submit a notarized
letter acknowledging their understanding of the domestic material requirements for the
specific contract. This acknowledgment is a contract-level affirmation that the Contractor is
responsible for ensuring that no iron or steel product, construction material, or manufactured
product subject to domestic content requirements is permanently incorporated into the work
without the required certification. This acknowledgment does not substitute for product-level
certifications from the manufacturer or supplier. The Department reserves the right to deny or
recover payment for any material incorporated into the work without valid documentation.
For iron and steel, all manufacturing processes must occur in the United States.
For construction materials, all manufacturing processes must occur in the United States.
For manufactured products, final assembly must occur in the United States.
Before any iron or steel product, construction material, or manufactured product subject to
domestic content requirements is eligible for payment, the Contractor shall submit a
certification from the manufacturer or supplier confirming compliance with the applicable
regulations. A separate certification is required for each shipment or delivery and must
clearly identify the items covered, linked to the associated bill of lading, invoice, or packing
list.
The Contractor shall ensure that all required certifications from the manufacturer or supplier
are obtained and submitted to the Engineer prior to payment for any iron or steel product,
construction material, or manufactured product subject to domestic content requirements.
The Engineer will retain documentation in accordance with Department procedures.
Compliance with domestic material requirements is the responsibility of the Contractor,
based on certifications and documentation provided by the manufacturer or supplier.
(C) Material Category Requirements
(1) Iron and Steel Products
Items are considered iron or steel products if they consist wholly or predominantly of iron
or steel. Predominantly means the cost of iron or steel components exceeds 50% of the
total cost of all product components.
All steel and iron products that are permanently incorporated into the work shall be
produced in the United States. This includes any such item that is melted, cast, rolled,
formed, shaped, drawn, extruded, forged, fabricated, finished or otherwise processed in
the manufacture of the product. Coatings applied to iron and steel products shall also be
applied in the United States.
A minimal amount of foreign iron or steel products may be permitted provided the total
value of such foreign material, as delivered to the project, does not exceed 0.1% of the
total contract cost or $2,500, whichever is greater. Documentation establishing the value
of the foreign material shall be submitted when requested. This allowance is intended
only for incidental quantities that may arise despite good-faith compliance efforts and
may not be used to intentionally procure foreign iron or steel.

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Domestically produced high-strength fasteners are required, and foreign-produced high-
strength fasteners are not permitted under any circumstance.
Raw materials such as pig iron, processed pelletized iron ore, and reduced iron ore may
be sourced internationally; however, all manufacturing processes to produce the final
product, including coatings, must occur within the United States.
(2) Construction Materials
Construction materials shall consist of a single, listed material type permanently
incorporated into the work as defined in 2 CFR 184.3. The following are classified as
construction materials:
(a) Non-ferrous metals (such as aluminum, copper, and zinc);
(b) Plastic and polymer-based products (including polyvinylchloride, composite
building materials, and polymers used in fiber optic cables);
(c) Glass (including optical glass);
(d) Fiber optic cable (including drop cable);
(e) Optical fiber;
(f) Lumber;
(g) Engineered wood;
(h) Drywall
For construction materials, all manufacturing processes must occur in the United States.
If a construction material is combined with other materials, components, or features to
form a product with new properties or functions, it shall be classified as a manufactured
product.
Minor additions such as binding agents, dyes, or adhesives that do not materially alter the
item's properties do not affect classification.
(3) Manufactured Products
Manufactured products are articles, materials, or supplies that are made by combining one or
more materials to create a product with new or different properties, functions, or uses. This
includes items that incorporate multiple components, materials, or assemblies and cannot be
classified as a single listed construction material.
Final assembly of all manufactured products must occur in the United States. Certification
must address the product as a whole, including all incorporated components.
Items that meet the definition of construction materials or iron and steel products shall not be
reclassified as manufactured products.
(4) Materials Not Subject to Domestic Content Requirements
The following materials are not subject to domestic content requirements and do not require
certification, as identified below:

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(a) Materials Excluded by Federal Statute or Regulation
The following materials are excluded from domestic content requirements under
applicable Federal law or regulation:
(i) Cement and cementitious materials
(ii) Aggregates such as stone, sand, or gravel
(iii) Aggregate binding agents or additives
(b) Materials Not Permanently Incorporated into the Work
Materials that are not permanently incorporated into the completed project are not
subject to domestic content requirements. Materials are not permanently incorporated
when they are used solely to facilitate construction activities and do not perform an
ongoing structural, operational, or functional role after construction is complete.
Determinations regarding whether a material is permanently incorporated will be
made by the Engineer.
(D) Classification and Clarification of Materials
All items subject to domestic content requirements shall be classified as either an iron or
steel product, construction material, manufactured product, or a material not subject to
domestic content requirements based on their final form as delivered to the project site. Each
item may be classified into only one category and shall not be reclassified to avoid more
stringent requirements. Classification of a manufactured product does not relieve the
Contractor of compliance with iron and steel domestic manufacturing requirements
applicable to embedded iron or steel components when required by Federal law or regulation.
When an item's classification is uncertain or does not clearly fall within the listed categories,
the Contractor shall submit the item for review by the Engineer. Approval must be obtained
prior to procurement or incorporation into the project.
CONTRACT TIME AND LIQUIDATED DAMAGES:
(7-1-95) (Rev. 12-18-07) 108 SP1 G10 A
The date of availability for this contract is September 9, 2026.
The completion date for this contract is June 15, 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.
The liquidated damages for this contract are One Thousand Six Hundred Dollars ($ 1,600.00)
per calendar day.

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INTERMEDIATE CONTRACT TIME NUMBER 1 AND LIQUIDATED DAMAGES:
(6-18-13) 108 SP1 G14 K
The Contractor shall complete the work required of HS-2405AU as shown on HS-2405AU
MAPS 1-4 and shall place and maintain traffic on same.
All maps associated with contract HS-2405AU shall be completed prior to beginning any work
associated with the HS-2405BA maps.
The date of availability for this intermediate contract time is September 9, 2026.
The completion date for this intermediate contract time is December 15, 2027.
The liquidated damages are One Thousand Dollars ($ 1,000.00) per calendar day.
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 ANY ROAD during the following time
restrictions:
DAY AND TIME RESTRICTIONS
MONDAY THRU FRIDAY
6:00AM TO 9:0AM
4:00PM TO 7:00PM
In addition, the Contractor shall not close or narrow a lane of traffic on ANY ROAD, 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 7:00PM December 31st and 6:00AM
January 2nd. If New Year's Day is on a Friday, Saturday, Sunday or Monday, then until
6:00AM the following Tuesday.
3. For Easter, between the hours of 7:00PM Thursday and 6:00AM Monday.
4. For Memorial Day, between the hours of 7:00PM Friday and 6:00AM Tuesday.
5. For Independence Day, between the hours of 7:00PM the day before Independence Day
and 6:00AM the day after Independence Day.