Extend Fiber Optic Cable from NCDOT ITS Devices to MCNC Junction Boxes in Currituck, Dare and Pasquotank Counties Addendum 1

MA00033 / PR37311 FEDERAL
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
HIGHWAY DIVISION 1
PROPOSAL
DATE AND TIME OF BID OPENING: JULY 29, 2026 AT 2:00 PM
CONTRACT ID: MA00033 / PR37311
WBS ELEMENT NO.: N/A; INTERNAL ORDER: S0625
FEDERAL AID NO.: N/A
COUNTY: CURRITUCK, DARE, AND PASQUOTANK
TIP NO.: N/A
MILES: 63
ROUTE NO.: US-17, US-158, NC-168
LOCATION: SIXTEEN LOCATIONS ALONG THE MCNC
COMMUNICATIONS CORRIDOR
TYPE OF WORK: EXTEND FIBER OPTIC CABLE FROM NCDOT ITS DEVICES
TO MCNC JUNCTION BOXES
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 SIGNAL / ITS PROJECT. BID BOND IS REQUIRED.
NAME OF BIDDER
ADDRESS OF BIDDER

MA00033 / PR37311 FEDERAL
PROPOSAL FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF
CONTRACT No. MA00033 / PR37311 IN CURRITUCK, DARE AND PASQUOTANK 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. MA00033 /
PR37311; 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. MA00033 / PR37311 in Currituck, Dare and
Pasquotank 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
BIDS OVER LIMIT: ................................................................................................................................ G-1
DIVISION LET CONTRACT PREQUALIFICATION: .......................................................................... G-1
INTERESTED PARTIES LIST NOT REQUIRED: ................................................................................ G-1
BOND REQUIREMENTS: ...................................................................................................................... G-1
CONTRACTOR CLAIM SUBMITTAL FORM: .................................................................................... G-1
BUILD AMERICA, BUY AMERICA (BABA): ..................................................................................... G-2
CONTRACT TIME AND LIQUIDATED DAMAGES: ......................................................................... G-6
INTERMEDIATE CONTRACT TIME NUMBER 1 AND LIQUIDATED DAMAGES: ...................... G-6
PROSECUTION OF WORK: ................................................................................................................... G-8
NO MAJOR CONTRACT ITEMS: .......................................................................................................... G-8
NO SPECIALTY ITEMS: ........................................................................................................................ G-8
DISADVANTAGED BUSINESS ENTERPRISE (DIVISIONS): ........................................................... G-8
CERTIFICATION FOR FEDERAL-AID CONTRACTS: .................................................................... G-22
RESTRICTIONS ON ITS EQUIPMENT AND SERVICES: ................................................................ G-23
USE OF UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEM (UAS): ........................................................................ G-23
EQUIPMENT IDLING GUIDELINES: ................................................................................................. G-23
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION HOTLINE: ............................................................... G-24
COOPERATION BETWEEN CONTRACTORS: ................................................................................. G-24
TWELVE MONTH GUARANTEE: ...................................................................................................... G-24
NOTES TO CONTRACTOR: ................................................................................................................ G-25
ROADWAY .............................................................................................................................................. R-1
STANDARD SPECIAL PROVISIONS
AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS - TERMINATION OF CONTRACTS................................................ SSP-1
NCDOT GENERAL SEED SPECIFICATION FOR SEED QUALITY ............................................. SSP-2
ERRATA .............................................................................................................................................. SSP-5
PLANT AND PEST QUARANTINES ................................................................................................ SSP-8
TITLE VI AND NONDISCRIMINATION: ......................................................................................... SSP-9
MINORITY AND FEMALE EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS ................................................. SSP-18
REQUIRED CONTRACT PROVISIONS FEDERAL-AID CONSTR CONTRACTS ..................... SSP-20
ON-THE-JOB TRAINING ................................................................................................................. SSP-35
MINIMUM WAGES .......................................................................................................................... SSP-38
MINIMUM WAGES .......................................................................................................................... SSP-43
UNIT PROJECT SPECIAL PROVISIONS
TRAFFIC CONTROL ............................................................................................................................ TC-1
TRAFFIC SIGNALS .............................................................................................................................. TS-1
SIGNATURE SHEETS AND FORMS .................................................................................................. S-1
BID/PAY ITEM SHEETS ...................................................................................................................... T-1
DOT EXECUTION SHEET .................................................................................................................. U-1

MA00033 / PR37311 FEDERAL
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 (bid form). 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.
5. An amount bid shall be entered on the itemized proposal sheet (bid form) 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 Bid" column of the form.
6. The total amount bid shall be written in figures in the proper place on the itemized proposal sheet (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 (BID FORM) ATTACHED SHALL
BE PLACED IN A SEALED ENVELOPE AND SHALL BE DELIVERED TO AND RECEIVED IN
THE NCDOT DIVISION OFFICE, LOCATED AT 113 Airport Drive, Suite 100 Edenton, NC
27932, BY 2:00 PM ON WEDNESDAY, JULY 29, 2026.
12. The sealed bid must display the following statement on the front of the sealed envelope:
QUOTATION FOR - CONTRACT ID MA00033 / PR37311 - EXTEND FIBER OPTIC CABLE
FROM NCDOT ITS DEVICES TO MCNC JUNCTION BOXES AT SIXTEEN LOCATIONS
ALONG THE MCNC COMMUNICATIONS CORRIDOR TO BE OPENED AT 2:00 PM ON
WEDNESDAY, JULY 29, 2026.
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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.
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 1
ATTN: Mark S. Winslow
113 Airport Drive, Suite 100
Edenton, NC 27932
14. Questions should be emailed 7 calendar days prior to the bid opening to Mark S. Winslow at
mswinslow@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
BIDS OVER LIMIT:
(08-01-16) SPD 01-400
In accordance with GS 136-28.1(b), if the total bid amount of the contract exceeds $5.0 million,
the bid will not be considered for award.
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 work code(s) which are identified as work items in the prime contractor's construction progress
schedule that they will complete themselves. Any contractor identified as working outside their
expertise may be considered in default of contract.
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:
(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.
CONTRACTOR CLAIM SUBMITTAL FORM:
(2-12-14) 104-3 SPD 01-440
If the Contractor elects to file a written claim or requests an extension of contract time, it shall be
submitted on the Contractor Claim Submittal Form (CCSF) available through the Construction

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Unit or at https://connect.ncdot.gov/projects/construction/Pages/Construction-Resources.aspx as
Form CCSF under Construction Forms.
Any claims for additional compensation and/or extensions of the completion date shall be
submitted to the Division Engineer in writing, with detailed justification, prior to submitting the
final invoice payment. Once an invoice is received and accepted that is marked as "Final", the
Contractor shall be barred from recovery.
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
testing, certification, or both, as required by the contract. Department review or acceptance
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.

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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.
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

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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.
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);

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(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:
(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.