DC00503 BO-2403B, BO-2403C,
BO-2403E
Brunswick, Duplin, New Hanover,
Pender and Sampson Counties
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
HIGHWAY DIVISION 3
PROPOSAL
DATE AND TIME OF BID OPENING: May 21, 2026 AT 2:00 PM
CONTRACT ID: DC00503
WBS ELEMENT NO.: 50932.3.7, 50932.3.8, 50932.3.10
FEDERAL AID NO.: 5093237
COUNTY:
Brunswick, Duplin, New Hanover, Pender and Sampson Counties
TIP NO.:
BO-2403B, BO-2403C, BO-2403E
MILES:
N/A
ROUTE NO.:
VARIOUS ROUTES
LOCATION:
VARIOUS LOCATIONS
TYPE OF WORK: 2026 ADA CURB RAMPS
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 $30,000 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
DC00503 BO-2403B, BO-2403C,
BO-2403E
Brunswick, Duplin, New Hanover,
Pender and Sampson Counties
PROPOSAL FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF
CONTRACT No. DC00503 IN BRUNSWICK, DUPLIN, NEW HANOVER, PENDER, AND SAMPSON
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. DC00503; 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. DC00503 in Brunswick, Duplin, New Hanover, Pender and
Sampson 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.
DC00503 BO-2403B, BO-2403C,
BO-2403E
Brunswick, Duplin, New Hanover,
Pender and Sampson Counties
COVER SHEET
PROPOSAL SHEET
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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-7
MAJOR CONTRACT ITEMS: .................................................................................................. G-7
NO SPECIALTY ITEMS: .......................................................................................................... G-7
FUEL PRICE ADJUSTMENT:.................................................................................................. G-7
SCHEDULE OF ESTIMATED COMPLETION PROGRESS:................................................. G-9
DISADVANTAGED BUSINESS ENTERPRISE (DIVISIONS):............................................. G-9
CERTIFICATION FOR FEDERAL-AID CONTRACTS: ...................................................... G-23
RESTRICTIONS ON ITS EQUIPMENT AND SERVICES:.................................................. G-24
USE OF UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEM (UAS): .......................................................... G-24
EQUIPMENT IDLING GUIDELINES:................................................................................... G-24
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION HOTLINE: ................................................. G-25
TWELVE MONTH GUARANTEE: ........................................................................................ G-25
NOTES 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
REQUIRED CONTRACT PROVISIONS FEDERAL-AID CONSTR CONTRACTS .......SSP-17
ON-THE-JOB TRAINING ....................................................................................................SSP-32
MINIMUM WAGES .............................................................................................................SSP-35
MINIMUM WAGES .............................................................................................................SSP-40
UNIT PROJECT SPECIAL PROVISIONS
PROPOSAL ITEM SHEET
ITEM SHEET(S)
DC00503 BO-2403B, BO-2403C,
BO-2403E
Brunswick, Duplin, New Hanover,
Pender and Sampson Counties
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 Jonathan W. Mitchell
at JWMITCHELL1@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.
DC00503 BO-2403B, BO-2403C, BO-
2403E
G-1
Brunswick, Duplin, New Hanover,
Pender and Sampson Counties
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.
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