ITB - EB-6030 Skibo Road Sidewalk

INVITATION TO BID
TITLE: EB-6030 Skibo Road Sidewalk
Fayetteville, North Carolina
COF1517024
OWNER:
CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE
433 Hay Street
Fayetteville, North Carolina 28301
DESIGNER:
Mott MacDonald
7621 Purfoy Road
Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526
919-552-2253
Bid Due Date: - September 30, 2026 @ 2:00 PM
This document is intended for use on City of Fayetteville Construction Projects and shall not be
used on any project that is not reviewed and approved by the City of Fayetteville.

TABLE OF CONTENTS
COVER SHEET
PROPOSAL SHEET
INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS
PROJECT SPECIAL PROVISIONS ..................................................................................................12
STANDARD SPECIAL PROVISIONS ...............................................................................................58
UNIT PROJECT SPECIAL PROVISIONS
ROADWAY .....................................................................................................................................75
TRAFFIC -CONTROL ...................................................................................................................88
UTILITY CONSTRUCTION ........................................................................................................91
UTILITY BY OTHERS .................................................................................................................92
EROSION CONTROL ..................................................................................................................92
SUBCONTRACTOR LISTING FORM ..................................................................................... 102
EXECUTION OF BID ................................................................................................................. 106
ACCEPTANCE ................................................................................................................................... 143
ADDENDUM ACKNOWLEDGEMENT.......................................................................................... 144
PROPOSAL ITEMS / BID FORM .................................................................................................... 146

fAVETTEVI LLE
AMERICA'S CAN DO CITY
A message from the City of Fayetteville City Mam,ger, Dr. Douglas J. Hewett, JCMA-CM
The City of Fayetteville is fully committed to providing Small Local Business Enterprises
(SLBEs) and small businesses an equal opportunity to participate in all aspects of City
contracting, including but not limited to participation in the procurement of contracts relating to
construction, professional services, equipment, supplies, and improvements to facilities
throughout the City.
It is the policy of the City to prohibit discrimination against any person or business in pursuit of
these opportunities on the basis ofrace, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, or disability,
and to conduct its contracting and purchasing programs so as to prevent such discrimination. The
City is committed to following all applicable federal, state, and local laws as they relate to
procurement practices.
Small Business Participation Commitment
The City will actively seek and identify qualified small businesses, including SLBEs, and offer
them the opportunity to participate in the procurement of contracts for all City purchasing and
service contracts as well as construction and repair contracts. The City aspires to spend 40% of
its eligible contract dollars with small local suppliers and contractors.
Small Business Enterprise Program
The City's Charter has been amended by the General Assembly (H.B. 198) to establish a small
business enterprise program to promote the development of small local businesses. The City is
authorized to establish bid and proposal specifications that include measures to enhance
participation by small business enterprises located in Cumberland and Hoke Counties, including:
* Arranging solicitations, specifications, and contract requirements to facilitate smalJ
business participation
* Providing technical assistance and capacity building programs
* Carrying out information and communication programs on contracting procedures and
opportunities
* Implementing outreach programs to identify and engage qualified small businesses
* Offering supportive services to help small businesses compete effectively
* Ensuring prompt payment to subcontractors
* Simplifying bonding and insurance requirements where appropriate
Federal and State-Funded Projects -Important Notice
In accordance with state directive following the U.S. Department ofTranspmtation's October 3,
2025 Interim Final Rule to 49 CFR Part 26:

(;AYETTEVI LLE
AfJERICA'S CAN 00 CITY
For Federally-Funded Contracts:
* No DBE goals may be established for federally-funded contracts until further guidance is
provided by the state
* All existing DBE certifications are in suspended status pending Unified Certification
Program (UCP) reevaluation under new individualized disadvantage standards
* Firms are not required to submit DBE participation commitments at this time
For State-Funded Contracts:
* No MB/WBE goals may be established for state-funded contracts until further guidance
is provided by the state
The City will continue to facilitate participation by all qualified small businesses through the
measures listed above and will resume DBE and MB/WBE program activities once the state
provides further guidance.
Equal Opportunity for All
The City is committed to:
Providing equal access to contracting opportunities for all qualified businesses
*
Removing barriers to small business participation
*
Supporting economic development and capacity building in our community
Ensuring fair and open competition in all procurements
Maintaining compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local requirements
*
Supporting diversity in our supplier and contractor base
For more information or questions about the SLBE policy, please contact the
Purchasing Division at 910-433-1942.
CITY OF FAY ETTEVIL
Dr. Dou
City Manger

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CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE
PURCHASING DEPARTMENT
CONTRACT PROPOSAL
NCDOT: EB-6030
COUNTY: Cumberland
DESCRIPTION: EB-6030 Skibo Road Sidewalk
DATE OF ADVERTISEMENT: August 26, 2026
PRE-BID MEETING: In Person
BID OPENING: September 30, 2026 @ 2:00 PM
***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. FOR CONTRACTS
$30,000 OR MORE, EXCEPT FOR CERTAIN SPECIALTY WORK AS
DETERMINED BY THE LICENSING BOARD, BIDDERS ARE REQUIRED TO
BECOME LICENSED BY THE LICENSING BOARD. NON-LICENSED BIDDERS
ARE PERMITTED 60 DAYS AFTER BID OPENING TO OBTAIN PROPER
LICENSING FOR THE TYPE OF PROJECT BEING LET. BIDDERS SHALL ALSO
COMPLY WITH ALL OTHER APPLICABLE LAWS REGULATING THE
PRACTICES OF ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, HEATING AND AIR
CONDITIONING AND REFRIGERTION CONTRACTING AS CONTAINED IN
CHAPTER 87 OF THE GENERAL STATUES OF NORTH CAROLINA.
NAME OF BIDDER
ADDRESS OF BIDDER
RETURN BIDS TO:
City of Fayetteville - City Hall Information Booth
Attention: Kimberly Toon
Assistant Chief Financial Officer-Procurement
Physical Address:
CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE CITY HALL
433 HAY STREET
FAYETTEVLLE, NC 28301
ALL BIDS MUST BE RECEIVED PRIOR TO THE DATE AND TIME LISTED
ABOVE.

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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 shall cause the bid to be considered irregular and
shall be grounds for rejection of the bid.
1. The bid form furnished by the CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE with the proposal shall be used
and shall not be altered in any manner. DO NOT SEPARATE THE BID FORM FROM
THE PROPOSAL!
2. All entries on the bid form, including signatures, shall be written in ink.
3. The Bidder shall submit a unit price for every item on the bid form. The unit prices for the
various contract items shall be written in figures. ***Unit prices must be limited to TWO
decimal places. ***
4. An amount bid shall be entered on the 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.
5. The total amount bid shall be written in figures in the proper place on the bid form. The
total amount shall be determined by adding the amounts bid for each item.
6. Changes in 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 "White Out" or similar product to make corrections.
7. The bid shall be properly executed. All bids shall show the following information:
a. Name of individual, firm, corporation, partnership, or joint venture submitting bid.
b. Name of individual or representative submitting bid and position or title.
c. Name, signature, and position or title of witness.
d. Federal Identification Number
e. Contractor's License Number (If available)
8. Bids submitted by corporations shall bear the seal of the corporation.
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.

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11. THE PROPOSAL WITH THE BID FORM STILL ATTACHED SHALL BE
PLACED IN A SEALED ENVELOPE AND SHALL HAVE BEEN DELIVERED TO
AND RECEIVED IN THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE, CITY HALL 2ND FLOOR E.E.
SMITH CONFERENCE ROOM, 433 HAY STREET, FAYETTEVILLE, NORTH
CAROLINA, BY SEPTEMBER 30, 2026 @ 2:00 PM
12. The sealed bid must display the following statement on the front of the sealed envelope:
"QUOTATION FOR - EB-6030 SKIBO ROAD SIDEWALK
TO BE OPENED AT 2:00 PM ON SEPTEMBER 30, 2026"
13. If delivered by mail, the sealed envelope shall be placed in another sealed envelope and
the outer envelope shall be addressed as follows:
City of Fayetteville
Attn: Kimberly Toon, CLGPO, CLGFO - Assistant Chief Financial Officer-Procurement
433 Hay Street
Fayetteville, NC 28301
NCDOT STANDARD NOTES (Federal Aid)
A. NCDOT Standard Specifications - The 2024 North Carolina Department of
Transportation Standard Specifications for Roads and Structures, herein referred to as
the 'Standard Specifications', and the 2024 Roadway Standard Drawings, shall apply to
all portions of this project except as may be modified by this document.
B. Bidder Prequalification - Bidders are required to be prequalified with NCDOT for their
specific discipline. Contractors wishing to become prequalified may obtain information
through the NCDOT website at:
https://connect.ncdot.gov/business/Pages/default.aspx
C. Disadvantaged Business Enterprise References - Since this is a Federal-aid project with
DBE participation, only those requirements and goals set forth by NCDOT Goal Setting
Committee are applicable. References to any other requirements or to N.C. General
Statute 143-128.2 shall not apply to this project. Refer to Special Provision SP1 G63.
D. Award of Contract - The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible, responsive
bidder. Alternate items will not be considered in determining the low bidder and will
only be evaluated after the award of the contract is made.
E. Contractor Licensing - On all Federal-aid contracts, non-licensed contractors are permitted
to submit bids, however they must be licensed prior to performing any work. Bidders are
permitted 60 days, after bid opening, to become licensed by the North Carolina Licensing
Board. If they fail to do so within 60 days, their bid will be considered non-responsive and
will be rejected. If the successful bidder does not hold the proper license to perform any
plumbing, heating, air conditioning, or electrical work in this contract, he will be required
to sublet such work to a contractor properly licensed in accordance with Article 2 of
Chapter 87 of the General Statutes (licensing of heating, plumbing, and air conditioning

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contractors) and Article 4 of Chapter 87 of the General Statutes (licensing of electrical
contractors).
F. Bonds - Please note that all Bid Bonds, Payment Bonds, and Performance Bonds required
for this project shall be those found on the NCDOT website. The bonds are located at:
Bid Bonds (M-5):
https://connect.ncdot.gov/letting/Pages/Central-Letting-Forms.aspx
Payment Bonds (M-6):
https://connect.ncdot.gov/letting/Pages/Central-Letting-Forms.aspx
Performance Bonds (M-7):
https://connect.ncdot.gov/letting/Pages/Central-Letting-Forms.aspx
G. Liability Insurance - In addition to any insurance requirements as may be required by
the City of Fayetteville, the Contractor is obligated to comply with Article 107-15 of the
Standard Specifications including the dollar limits set forth.
H. Buy America - This project shall be governed by the Buy America requirements for the
use of domestic steel and iron products, as outlined in the Standard Specifications.
I. Proprietary Items - When a proprietary (brand name) product, whether material,
equipment or procedure, are specified in the plans or specifications, they are used only
to denote the style, type, character, and quality desired of the product. They do not restrict
the bidder from proposing other brands, makes, or manufacturers, which are determined
to be of equal quality. The approval, or disapproval of those products, will be made by
the Engineer prior to allowing those product(s) or material(s) to be incorporated into the
work.
J. Retainage by LGAs - The LGA for this contract will not retain any amount or percentage
from progress payments or final estimates due the contractor.
Retainage by Contractors - Contractors are NOT permitted to retain any amount or
percentage from monies due their subcontractors or material suppliers on federally funded
projects except as permitted by Subarticle 109-4(B) of the Standard Specifications.
K. Traffic Control -The requirements of the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices
(MUTCD) - FHWA, as amended by the NCDOT Supplement to MUTCD, shall apply.
Traffic Control, both vehicular and pedestrian, shall be maintained throughout the project
as required by these specifications as modified by the project plans or special provisions.

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ALLOWABLE CHANGES TO THE NCDOT 2024 Standard Specifications:
1. Article 102-1 Invitation to Bid, page 1-9, delete this section in its entirety.
2. Subarticle 102-8(B) Electronic Bids, page 1-15, delete this section in its entirety.
3. Subarticle 102-12(A) Paper Bid, page 1-18, line 37, the reference to "Contract Officer"
shall be changed to "Senior Construction Administrator".
4. Subarticle 102-12(B) Electronic Bid, page 1-18, delete this section in its entirety.
5. Subarticle 103-2(B) Electronic Bids, page 1-22, delete this section in its entirety.
6. Subarticle 103-3(A) Criteria for Withdrawal of Bid, page 1-22, modify the reference
"G.S.136-28.1" to "G.S.143-129.1". On page 1-23, in that same subarticle under (5),
line 11, modify "State Contract Officer" to "Senior Construction Administrator".
7. Article 103-7 Contract Bonds, page 1-30, line 5, modify "14" calendar days to "10"
calendar days per G.S.143-129.
8. Article 103-9, Failure to Furnish Contract Bonds, page 1-30, line 15, modify "14" calendar
days to "10" calendar days per G.S.143-129.
9. Article 105-9 Construction Stakes, Lines and Grades, page 1-48, delete this section in its
entirety and substitute the following: "The Municipality will not set the stakes, lines or
grades for this project."
10. Article 107-5 Encroachment on Right of Way, page 1-58, in line 11, change the word
"entity" to "municipality".
11. Article 108-2, Progress Schedule, page 1-68, add the following requirement as subarticle
(D) on page 1-69: "The municipality may add additional requirements as noted in the bid
proposal".
12. Article 108-3, Preconstruction Conference, page 1-69, line 20, change "Division Engineer"
to "Senior Construction Administrator".
13. Article 108-4, Construction Conferences, page 1-69, line 28, change "Resident Engineer"
to "Senior Construction Administrator".
14. Article 109-8, Fuel Price Adjustments, page 1-87, delete this article in its entirety and
substitute the following: "Fuel Price Adjustments will not apply to this project."
15. Article-620-4, Measurement and Payment, page 6-33, delete lines 38 through line 20 on
page 6-34 and substitute the following: "Asphalt Price Adjustments will not apply to this
project."

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GENERAL
Bid Receipt Date September 30, 2026 @ 2:00 PM
City of Fayetteville Purchasing Dept.
433 Hay Street
Fayetteville, NC 28301
Pre-Bid Conference September 9th, 2026 @ 2:00 PM
339 Alexander Street
Fayetteville NC 28301
Virtual Link:
Bid Acceptance Period 90 Calendar Days unless otherwise noted
The EB-6030 Skibo Road Sidewalk shall consist of 5' sidewalk on the North Side of Skibo Road
which transitions to a 10' Multi-use Path past Morganton Road.
Questions regarding this bid must be submitted in writing to the attention of Kimberly Toon,
Purchasing Manager, by e-mail to cofbiddingquestions@fayettevillenc.gov no later than 5:00 PM,
September 16th, 2026.
Bidders are expressly prohibited from contacting any City of Fayetteville official or
employee associated with this Request for Proposal, except as noted above. Violation of this
prohibition is grounds for the immediate disqualification of the bidder.
All contractors working on this project shall be properly licensed in accordance with the North
Carolina State Licensing requirements.
Testing - The City reserves the right to test any or all materials and workmanship by a certified
independent testing laboratory at his expense. Testing shall be accomplished as deemed necessary
by the Engineer and in accordance with North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT)
Specifications. Any necessary re-testing due to failures of previous tests shall be at the Contractor's
expense.