JOSH STEIN
GOVERNOR
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
DANIEL H. JOHNSON
SECRETARY
July 29, 2026
NOTICE TO PROSPECTIVE BIDDERS
Contract No.: PRB.37305
Federal Aid No.: Helene Relief
TIP No.: N/A
WBS Element: 51830.2.13.63
Letting Date: August 5, 2026
This letter is to advise all prospective bidders of the following contract addendum:
Proposal Changes:
• Date of Availability changed. (G-6)
The date of availability for this contract is the date the Contractor begins work, but not
before October 1, 2026 and no later than May 1, 2027, except that work in jurisdictional
waters and wetlands shall not begin until a meeting between NCDOT, Regulatory Agencies,
and the Contractor is held as stipulated in the permits contained elsewhere in this proposal.
This delay in availability has been considered in determining the contract time for this
project.
The completion date for this contract is the date that is sixty (60) consecutive
calendar days after and including the date of availability.
• FHWA 1273 revisions dated June 25, 2026 were added (SSP-21 thru SSP-32).
• Added Property Owner Access Provision (G-34)
Additional Questions Submitted:
1. Utilities are in conflict with construction
Answer: NCEM has made contact with utility company and lines will be
relocated prior to the date of availability.
2. Can a spread footing be used at this site?
Answer: No, please see the data sheet specific to each site as it reflects the
substructure type. This site requires a Concrete Cap on Drilled-in Piles.
Mailing Address:
NC DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
DIVISION THIRTEEN
55 ORANGE STREET
ASHEVILLE, NC 28801-2340
Telephone: (828) 250-3000
Fax: (828) 251-6394
Customer Service: 1-877-368-4968
Website: www.ncdot.gov
Location:
55 ORANGE STREET
ASHEVILLE, NC 28801-2340
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3. Will a progress schedule be necessary?
Answer: Yes, a progress schedule is to be submitted at the projects
preconstruction conference.
Sincerely,
Chad Loftis
Division Contracts Engineer
Cc: Tim Anderson, P.E., Division 13 Engineer
Kristin Moyle, NCDPS/NCEM
Chris Deyton, P.E., Deputy Division 13 Engineer
Gabriel Johnson, P.E., Division 13 Project Manager
Steve Cannon, P.E., Division 13 Project Development Engineer
Brendan Merithew, P.E., Division 13 Project Team Lead