IFB No. 26-071 | Bus Stop Improvements Group M
| Location: | North Carolina |
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| Posted: | Mar 6, 2026 |
| Due: | Mar 12, 2026 |
| Agency: | Research Triangle Regional Public Transportation Authority (GoTriangle) |
| Type of Government: | State & Local |
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IFB No. 26-071 | Bus Stop Improvements Group M
In accordance with the N.C.G.S. § 143-129, through this Invitation for Bid (IFB), GoTriangle seeks to contract with a qualified firm capable of delivering high-quality, cost-effective construction services that support GoTriangle’s mission to provide safe, reliable, and equitable public transportation throughout the region.
The scope of this project includes site amenity and improvements to bus stops Group M located within the Durham City Limits listed within the Scope of Work. The awarded contractor shall be responsible for providing all labor, tools, equipment, machinery, and materials necessary to complete the work in full compliance with the contract terms. The work shall consist of clearing, grading, concrete pads and sidewalks, installing amenities, traffic control, and other related items.
Procurement Files
IFB No. 26-071, Bus Stop Improvements Group M
IFB No. 26-071, Exhibit A - Drawings
IFB No. 26-071, Attachment B - Bid Form
Addendum Files
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Notice Page
INVITATION FOR BID (IFB) No. 26-071
FOR
BUS STOP IMPROVEMENTS GROUP M
Research Triangle Regional Public Transportation Authority dba GoTriangle (GoTriangle), as authorized
under the N.C.G.S. §160A-610, is seeking to establish a contract for the above-mentioned services.
The Invitation For Bid (IFB) document is available for download at the GoTriangle’s website:
https://GoTriangle.org/procurement-opportunities .
Publish Date:
February 24, 2026
Bid Due Date & Time: March 12, 2026 by 2:00 pm local NC time
Delivery Location:
Pre-Bid Meeting:
Location:
Sealed bid envelope shall be delivered to:
GoTriangle
Attn: Tim Heule, Procurement Officer
4600 Emperor Blvd, Suite 100
Durham, NC 27703
Bid No. 26-071 shall be clearly written on the outside of the envelope.
March 3, 2026 at 10:00 am local NC time
GoTriangle
4600 Emperor Blvd, Suite 100 Durham, NC 27703
Instructions for preparing and submitting a bid are provided in the Instructions to
Bidders section of this document. To be deemed responsive and responsible, bidders
must submit all items specified in Section 5. of the Instructions to Bidders.
Late bids will not be accepted. All Inquiries regarding this solicitation shall be submitted to:
Tim Heule, Procurement Officer
Email: THeule@GoTriangle.org Office: 919-485-7559
GOTRIANGLE RESERVES THE RIGHT TO REJECT ANY OR ALL PROPOSALS.
IFB No. 26-071, Bus Stop Improvements Group M
Table of Contents
NOTICE PAGE .......................................................................................................... 1
BACKGROUND ........................................................................................................ 4
SPECIFICATIONS..................................................................................................... 5
1. MOBILIZATION/TRAVEL TIME .............................................................................. 5
2. DEMOLITION ..................................................................................................... 5
3. EARTHWORK ..................................................................................................... 5
4. EROSION CONTROL......................................................................................... 10
5. TRAFFIC CONTROL .......................................................................................... 13
6. THERMOPLASTIC & PAINT PAVEMENT MARKINGS .............................................. 13
7. GRASS SOD/MULCH ........................................................................................ 14
8. FULL DEPTH ASPHALT PAVEMENT, 12”.............................................................. 16
9. 4” CONCRETE SIDEWALK ................................................................................. 17
10. 6” CONCRETE SIDEWALK ................................................................................. 17
11. 6” SHELTER PAD .............................................................................................. 17
12. REMOVE & REPLACE _6” CONCRETE SIDEWALK ................................................ 18
13. 2’-6” CURB & GUTTER ...................................................................................... 18
14. INSTALL SHELTERS, BENCHES, AND OTHER AMENITIES..................................... 18
15. AMENITY ITEMS & MODELS TO BE INSTALLED .................................................... 19
16. RELOCATE SIGN .............................................................................................. 20
17. ADJUST UTILITY BOX/VAULT.............................................................................. 21
18. STEEL PIPE BOLLARDS ..................................................................................... 21
19. INSTALL BUS STOP SECURTIY LIGHTING SYSTEM............................................... 22
20. SURVEY CONSTRUCTION STAKES..................................................................... 22
21. MATERIALS SAMPLING & TESTING..................................................................... 23
22. CLEARING AND GRUBBING .............................................................................. 23
23. SHOULDER AND FILL SLOPE MATERIAL (LUMP SUM EARTHWORK) ..................... 24
24. BURNING RESTRICTIONS ................................................................................. 24
25. COORDINATION WITH UTILITY COMPANIES ...................................................... 24
26. NCDOT ERRATA ............................................................................................... 25
27. SITES REQUIRING FINAL AGREEMENTS ............................................................. 26
EXHIBIT A: DRAWINGS .......................................................................................... 28
TERMS AND CONDITIONS ..................................................................................... 29
1. Services........................................................................................................................................................................ 29
2. Time of Commencement and Completion ............................................................................................................... 29
3. Invoicing and Compensation......................................................................................................................................29
4. Workmanship and Quality of Services/Warranties .................................................................................................. 30
5. Laws and Safety Standards........................................................................................................................................31
6. Retainage ..................................................................................................................................................................... 32
7. Changes in the Services.............................................................................................................................................. 33
8. Services on GoTriangle’s Premises ........................................................................................................................... 33
9. Conflict of Interest....................................................................................................................................................... 34
10. Termination..................................................................................................................................................................34
11. Indemnification and Hold Harmless .......................................................................................................................... 35
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12. Dispute Resolution......................................................................................................................................................36
13. Choice of Law / Forum................................................................................................................................................ 37
14. Insurance ..................................................................................................................................................................... 37
15. Independent Contractor ............................................................................................................................................. 37
16. Accuracy of Financial Statements ............................................................................................................................. 38
17. Non-Discrimination..................................................................................................................................................... 38
18. Covenant Against Contingent Fees ........................................................................................................................... 38
19. Delegation and Assignment ....................................................................................................................................... 38
20. Nonwaiver....................................................................................................................................................................38
21. Merger .......................................................................................................................................................................... 39
22. Reference .................................................................................................................................................................... 39
23. Contractor’s Personnel .............................................................................................................................................. 39
24. Regulatory Compliance .............................................................................................................................................. 39
25. Availability of Funds .................................................................................................................................................... 39
26. Notices.........................................................................................................................................................................40
27. No Third-Party Rights .................................................................................................................................................. 40
28. Severability .................................................................................................................................................................. 40
29. Survivorship ................................................................................................................................................................. 41
30. Attachments................................................................................................................................................................41
31. Separate Counterparts ............................................................................................................................................... 41
32. Certification on Israel Boycott....................................................................................................................................41
33. Iran Divestment Act .................................................................................................................................................... 41
34. E-Verify.........................................................................................................................................................................42
35. Debarment Policy........................................................................................................................................................ 42
36. Force Majeure..............................................................................................................................................................42
EXHIBIT B: FEDERAL REQUIREMENTS .................................................................... 43
INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS ................................................................................. 67
ATTACHMENTS...................................................................................................... 73
ATTACHMENT A - BIDDER’S INFORMATION FORM ................................................. 74
ATTACHMENT B - BID FORM................................................................................... 75
ATTACHMENT C - MINIMUM INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS..................................... 76
ATTACHMENT D - E-VERIFY EMPLOYER COMPLIANCE STATEMENT ........................ 79
ATTACHMENT E - IRAN DIVESTMENT ACT CERTIFICATION ..................................... 80
ATTACHMENT F - ISRAEL DIVESTMENT ACT CERTIFICATION .................................. 81
ATTACHMENT G - CERTIFICATION REGARDING CONFLICT OF INTEREST ............... 82
ATTACHMENT H - STATEMENT OF NON-COLLUSION.............................................. 83
ATTACHMENT I - STATEMENT OF JUDGMENTS ....................................................... 84
ATTACHMENT J - RESPONSIVENESS AND RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT ................ 85
ATTACHMENT K - BIDDERS REFERENCES .............................................................. 86
ATTACHMENT L - RESPONSE CHECKLIST............................................................... 87
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IFB No. 26-071, Bus Stop Improvements Group M
Background
GoTriangle is a regional public transit agency serving Durham, Orange, and Wake counties in North
Carolina. The agency provides essential mobility services through fixed-route bus service,
paratransit, and other commuter programs. As the region continues to grow, GoTriangle remains
committed to maintaining transit infrastructure that is safe, accessible, and supportive of reliable
service for all riders.
Pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 143-129, GoTriangle is hereby issuing this Invitation for Bid (IFB) to solicit
bids from qualified firms capable of delivering high-quality, cost-effective construction services in
support of its mission to provide safe, reliable, and equitable public transportation throughout the
region.
The scope of this project includes site amenity and improvements to bus stops Group M located
within the Durham City Limits listed in the Scope of Work below. The awarded contractor shall be
responsible for providing all labor, tools, equipment, machinery, and materials necessary to
complete the work in full compliance with the contract terms. The work shall consist of clearing,
grading, concrete pads and sidewalks, installing amenities, traffic control, and other related
items.
Instructions for submitting a bid are provided in the Instructions to Bidders section of the
solicitation. To be deemed responsive and responsible, bidders must submit all items specified
in Section 5. Bid Package of the Instructions to Bidders.
Anticipated Project Schedule
Invitation For Bid Issued:
February 24, 2026
Non-Manditory Pre-Bid Meeting: March 3, 2026 at 10:00 am local NC time
Requests For Clarifications Due: March 6, 2026
Addendum Published:
March 10, 2026
Bids Due:
March 12, 2026 by 2:00 pm local NC time
Informal Bid Opening:
March 12, 2026 2:00 pm local NC time
Contract Execution:
Upon Board Of Trustees Approval (as applicable)
Project Completion Date:
90 Days after Notice to Proceed is issued
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Specifications
1. MOBILIZATION/TRAVEL TIME
Mobilization/Travel Time payment will be made by Lump Sum and is to include all mobilization of
the contractor’s equipment and personnel to perform the work required under this contract.
2. DEMOLITION
Demolition will be completed in accordance with Section 200 of the latest version of the NCDOT
Standard Specifications for Roads and Structures. Removal of existing benches, curb and gutter,
sidewalk, asphalt pavement, pipes, trimming of trees, trees and bushes within the construction
limits, amenities are included in this work. Removal of additional concrete curbs, sidewalks, or
other structures to the nearest joint when within two feet of joint will be considered incidental to
Demolition and no additional payment shall be made unless otherwise noted and approved by the
Engineer.
The hauling, transport, and delivery of amenities or other items to be returned to the Owner’s
facilities is considered incidental to Demolition.
Perform clearing on this project to the limits established by “Method of Clearing - Method II" shown
on Standard No. 200.02 of the NCDOT 2024 Roadway Standard Drawings.
Demolition payment will be made by lump sum and is to include all labor, materials,
transportation, and incidentals required to suitably remove and properly haul all salvaged
materials or to properly dispose of as noted on the plans.
The Contractor shall be required to maintain mailboxes, signs, and all miscellaneous
appurtenances impacted by the construction activities in working order for the duration of
construction and as directed by the Engineer. Work on the same items shall be done in a timely
manner. No separate payment for work on these items will be made as the work will be
considered incidental to other items in the contract unless otherwise noted in the contract
documents, including final relocation of mailboxes, signs, and other miscellaneous
appurtenances.
3. EARTHWORK
The work covered by this section consists of the excavation, placement, and compaction or
satisfactory disposal of all materials encountered within the limits of the work necessary for the
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