Safe Streets for All (SS4A) Phase 1

Location:	North Carolina
Posted:	Sep 1, 2026
Due:	Sep 29, 2026
Agency:	State Government of North Carolina
Type of Government:	State & Local
Category:	F - Natural Resources and Conservation Services
Solicitation No:	269-269-2027-024
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Solicitation Number:	269-269-2027-024
Project Title:	Safe Streets for All (SS4A) Phase 1
Description:	The City of Charlotte seeks to implement systemic Vision Zero strategies to reduce risky behaviors through infrastructure improvements, with a focus on intersections and pedestrian-involved crashes. Project features included under the Safe Streets for All (SS4A) Phase 1 are rectangular rapid flashing pedestrian beacon, accessible pedestrian signal upgrades, lead pedestrian interval signal upgrades, concrete curb ramps, concrete sidewalk, concrete curb & gutter, milling, concrete island, concrete pedestrian refuge and pavement markings. Bid Submissions must be made using the Bonfire Procurement Portal: https://charlottenc.bonfirehub.com/opportunities/252097
Opening Date:	9/29/2026 1:00 PM
Posted Date:	9/2/2026
Status:	Open
Department:	CITY OF CHARLOTTE


Solicitation Number * 269-269-2027-024	Department CITY OF CHARLOTTE	Status Reason Open
Opening Date 2026-09-29T13:00:00.0000000	Posted Date * 2026-09-01T21:40:58.0000000Z	Primary Commodity Code Construction Services
Mandatory Conference/Site Visit 2026-09-10T04:00:00.0000000Z	Special Instructions Prebid	Solicitation Type * IFB
Owner Penny Helms
Description The City of Charlotte seeks to implement systemic Vision Zero strategies to reduce risky behaviors through infrastructure improvements, with a focus on intersections and pedestrian-involved crashes. Project features included under the Safe Streets for All (SS4A) Phase 1 are rectangular rapid flashing pedestrian beacon, accessible pedestrian signal upgrades, lead pedestrian interval signal upgrades, concrete curb ramps, concrete sidewalk, concrete curb & gutter, milling, concrete island, concrete pedestrian refuge and pavement markings. Bid Submissions must be made using the Bonfire Procurement Portal: https://charlottenc.bonfirehub.com/opportunities/252097

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Project #: PMES231813A

Project Name: Safe Streets for All (SS4A) Phase 1

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The City of Charlotte (hereinafter the “City”) will receive sealed bids for the following Project:

PROJECT NAME:

PROJECT NUMBER:

PRE-BID DATE:

PRE-BID TIME:

PRE-BID LOCATION:

BID DUE DATE:

BID DUE TIME:

Safe Streets for All (SS4A) Phase 1

PMES231813A

September 10, 2026

10:00 AM

Microsoft Teams Meeting

https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/279873727120596?p=PpRmPit0rlqHiOzcu6

Meeting ID: 279 873 727 120 596

Passcode: La63L7if

Dial in by Phone: 1 872-256-4172 ID# 910264706#

Prebid is not mandatory, but attendance is strongly encouraged.

September 29, 2026

BEFORE 1:00 PM

BID SUBMISSION LOCATION:

Bids must be submitted electronically through the Procurement

Portal (https://charlottenc.bonfirehub.com)

BID OPENING DATE:

BID OPENING TIME:

BID OPENING LOCATION:

September 29, 2026

1:00 PM

Microsoft Team Meeting Only

https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/272862439044997?p=HwwVKebqd4TEl9hL8q

Meeting Number (access code): 272 862 439 044 997

Meeting Password: oT99zP6q

NOTICE TO BIDDERS

(As a precautionary measure due to COVID-19), the City will hold all Bid Opening Meetings via conference call or

video conference only until further notice.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK:

The City of Charlotte seeks to implement systemic Vision Zero strategies to reduce risky behaviors through

infrastructure improvements, with a focus on intersections and pedestrian-involved crashes. Project features

included under the Safe Streets for All (SS4A) Phase 1 are rectangular rapid flashing pedestrian beacon, accessible

pedestrian signal upgrades, lead pedestrian interval signal upgrades, concrete curb ramps, concrete sidewalk,

concrete curb & gutter, milling, concrete island, concrete pedestrian refuge and pavement markings.

Bidding documents, which includes a downloadable copy of one (1) Project Manual and one (1) full-size Drawing

set, are available for free from the Procurement Portal.

Bidders must be properly licensed within 60 calendar days of the bid opening under North Carolina state law to

perform the work.

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

INVITATION TO BID

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Project #: PMES231813A

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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.

A 5% bid security is required with each bid that equals or exceeds $100,000.

The estimated cost of this Project is between $1,000,000 and $5,000,000.

For information regarding this Invitation to Bid, contact as follow:

Penny Helms, Contracts Administrator

600 East Fourth Street, Charlotte, NC 28202

Direct Phone: (980) 613.1923

Email: Penny.Helms@charlottenc.gov

Please submit questions or inquiries at least seven (7) calendar days before the Bid Due Date. Questions or

inquiries past this deadline may not be addressed by the City prior to the Bid Due Date. Questions or inquiries

should be submitted in writing through the Vendor Discussions section of the Procurement Portal

(https://charlottenc.bonfirehub.com).

SUBSTITUTION DURING BID PHASE

The intent of these bid documents is to comport with North Carolina General Statute 133-3 in all instances. Refer

to the Substitution Request Form found on the Procurement Portal.

Substitution requests will be accepted via e-mail requests per the following instructions:

• The subject line must identify:

o The fact that it is a substitution request,

o The name of the project, and

o The specification section number for the product;

• All materials shall be in PDF format;

• Manufacturer’s model number, and other pertinent identification (including the manufacturer’s name

address and phone number);

• Attest that the alternate material is in compliance with all specification requirements;

• A line by line comparison of the substituted product compared with the specified products shall be

included with the product information; and

• Data to support the justification for the substitution.

Equivalent submittals shall specify manufacturer’s model number, and other pertinent identification, and attest

that the alternate material is in compliance with all specification requirements.

All requests must be submitted no later than fifteen (15) full calendar days, as stated herein or as amended by

addendum, prior to the day that bids are due. Requests received after this deadline will not be addressed by the

engineer. Submit requests to the following:

Sean R. Melville

WSP USA

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Project #: PMES231813A

Project Name: Safe Streets for All (SS4A) Phase 1

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1001 Morehead Square Drive, Suite 610

Charlotte, North Carolina 28203

Main Phone: 704.342.8465

Email: sean.melville@wsp.com

The City of Charlotte reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive any informalities or technicalities as

it may deem to be in its best interest.

The contract entered into by and between the successful Bidder and the City will be subject to the requirements of

a financial assistance contract between the City and the U.S. Department of Transportation. The Contractor, and

his Subcontractors performing Work will be required to comply with federal statutes and regulations including but

not limited to: 49 CFR Part 29; the Occupational Safety and Health Standards and the Safety and Health

Regulations for Construction, 29 CFR Parts 1910 and 1926; the Davis-Bacon Act; the Anti-Kickback Act; the Contract

Work Hours Standards; and the President’s Executive Orders No. 11246 and No. 11375.

There is NO goal for participation by Disadvantaged Business Enterprises for this contract.

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