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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
HIGHWAY DIVISION 5
ID / IQ PROPOSAL
DATE AND TIME OF BID OPENING: April 22, 2026 AT 2:00 PM
CONTRACT ID: ME00112
WBS ELEMENT NO.: Various
FEDERAL AID NO.: STATE FUNDED
COUNTY: Durham, Franklin, Granville, Person, Vance, Wake and Warren
TIP NO.: N/A
MILES: N/A
ROUTE NO.: VARIOUS
LOCATION: DIVISION WIDE
TYPE OF WORK: DRAINAGE
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 NOT REQUIRED.
NAME OF BIDDER
ADDRESS OF BIDDER

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PROPOSAL FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF
CONTRACT No. ME00112 IN DURHAM, FRANKLIN, GRANVILLE, PERSON, VANCE, WAKE AND
WARREN 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. ME00112; 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 thoroughly understands the stipulations, requirements and
provisions. The undersigned bidder agrees to be bound upon his execution of the bid and subsequent award to him
by the Department of Transportation in accordance with this proposal. Payment and performance bonds are not
required on this project. 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. ME00112 in Durham, Franklin, Granville,
Person, Vance, Wake and Warren 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.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
COVER SHEET
PROPOSAL SHEET
PROJECT SPECIAL PROVISIONS
SCOPE OF WORK: .................................................................................................................... G-1
CONTRACTOR PREQUALIFICATIONS: ............................................................................... G-1
MANDATORY PRE-BID CONFERENCE (Prequalifying to Bid): ......................................... G-3
INTERESTED PARTIES LIST NOT REQUIRED: .................................................................. G-4
HAUL ROADS: .......................................................................................................................... G-4
CONTRACT TIME FOR ID/IQ: ................................................................................................ G-4
INTERMEDIATE CONTRACT TIME NUMBER 1 AND LIQUIDATED DAMAGES: ....... G-5
INTERMEDIATE CONTRACT TIME NUMBER 2 AND LIQUIDATED DAMAGES: ....... G-6
INTERMEDIATE CONTRACT TIME NUMBER 3 AND LIQUIDATED DAMAGES: ....... G-7
NON-EXCLUSIVE CONTRACT: ............................................................................................. G-9
WORK ORDER ASSIGNMENT (MULTIPLE AWARDS) FOR ID/IQ: ................................. G-9
BONDING REQUIREMENTS FOR ID/IQ: ............................................................................ G-10
MOBILIZATION AND LIQUIDATED DAMAGES FOR ID/IQ: ......................................... G-10
RENEWAL OF CONTRACT (CPI PRICE ADJUSTMENT) FOR ID/IQ: ............................ G-11
DISPUTE RESOLUTION PROCESS FOR ID/IQ: ................................................................. G-11
NO MAJOR CONTRACT ITEMS:.......................................................................................... G-12
NO SPECIALTY ITEMS: ........................................................................................................ G-12
FUEL PRICE ADJUSTMENT PAPER BID: .......................................................................... G-12
SCHEDULE OF ESTIMATED COMPLETION PROGRESS: ............................................... G-14
MINORITY BUSINESS ENTERPRISE AND WOMEN BUSINESS ENTERPRISE
(DIVISIONS): ........................................................................................................................... G-14
MULTI-YEAR MAINTENANCE CONTRACTS (ID/IQ): .................................................... G-29
RESTRICTIONS ON ITS EQUIPMENT AND SERVICES: .................................................. G-29
USE OF UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEM (UAS): .......................................................... G-30
EQUIPMENT IDLING GUIDELINES: ................................................................................... G-30
OUTSOURCING OUTSIDE THE USA: ................................................................................. G-31
NOTIFICATION OF OPERATION: ....................................................................................... G-31
PAYMENT AND RETAINAGE .............................................................................................. G-31
TOLL FACILITY REIMBURSEMENT: ................................................................................. G-31
TOLL TRAFFIC COORDINATION: ...................................................................................... G-32
ROADWAY .................................................................................................................................R-1
STANDARD SPECIAL PROVISIONS
AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS - TERMINATION OF CONTRACTS ..................................SSP-1
ERRATA..................................................................................................................................SSP-2
PLANT AND PEST QUARANTINES ...................................................................................SSP-5
MINIMUM WAGES ...............................................................................................................SSP-6
TITLE VI AND NONDISCRIMINATION: ...........................................................................SSP-7
ON-THE-JOB TRAINING ....................................................................................................SSP-16

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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 may cause the bid to be considered irregular and may be grounds for
rejection of the bid.
TRADITIONAL PAPER BIDS:
1. Download the entire proposal from the Connect NCDOT website and return the entire proposal with your
bid.
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. All entries on the itemized proposal sheet (bid form) shall be written in ink or typed.
4. The Bidder shall submit a unit price for every item on the itemized proposal sheet. The unit prices for the
various contract items shall be written in figures. Unit prices shall be rounded off by the Bidder to contain
no more than FOUR decimal places.
5. An amount bid shall be entered on the itemized proposal sheet 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" column of the form.
6. The total amount bid shall be written in figures in the proper place on the bid form. The total amount bid
shall be determined by adding the amounts bid for each item.
7. Changes to 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
correction fluid, correction tape or similar product to make corrections.
8. The bid shall be properly executed on the included Execution of Bid - Non-collusion, Debarment and
Gift Ban Certification form. All bids shall show the following information:
a. Name of corporation, partnership, Limited Liability Company, joint venture, individual or firm,
submitting bid.
Corporations that have a corporate seal shall include it on the bid, otherwise write your corporations
name in the seal location.
b. Name of individual or representative submitting bid and position or title held on behalf of the bidder.
c. Name, signature, and position or title of witness.
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.
11. THE PROPOSAL WITH THE ITEMIZED PROPOSAL SHEET ATTACHED SHALL BE
PLACED IN A SEALED ENVELOPE AND SHALL BE DELIVERED TO AND RECEIVED IN
THE NCDOT DIVISION CONTRACT OFFICE, LOCATED AT 1020 Birch Ridge Dr., Door B6
Raleigh, NC 27610, BY 2:00 PM ON, April 22, 2026.
12. The sealed bid must display the following statement on the front of the sealed envelope:
QUOTATION FOR - CONTRACT ID ME00112 - DRAINAGE AT DIVISION WIDE TO BE
OPENED AT 2:00 PM ON, April 22, 2026.
As well as the following information:
a. Name of corporation, partnership, Limited Liability Company, joint venture, individual or firm,
submitting bid.
b. Name of individual or representative submitting bid and position or title held on behalf of the bidder.
c. Address of corporation, partnership, Limited Liability Company, joint venture, individual or firm,
submitting bid.
d. SAP Vendor Number of corporation, partnership, Limited Liability Company, joint venture,
individual or firm, submitting bid.

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e. Contractor License Number, if available, of corporation, partnership, Limited Liability Company,
joint venture, individual or firm, submitting bid.
13. If delivered by mail, the sealed envelope shall be placed in another sealed envelope and the outer envelope
shall be addressed as follows:
N. C. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS, DIVISION 5
ATTN: Kayla N. Cooper
1020 Birch Ridge Dr., Door B6
Raleigh, NC 27610
14. Questions should be emailed 7 calendar days prior to the bid opening to Kayla N. Cooper at
KNCOOPER@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.

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PROJECT SPECIAL PROVISIONS
GENERAL
SCOPE OF WORK:
This work shall consist of the rehabilitation of existing storm water pipes, or culverts by the
method or methods specified at the designated locations described in the Contract.
Pipe liner systems used for rehabilitation shall be from the NCDOT Approved Products List and
may be subject to limitations for use as specified herein, by site-specific limitations for those
locations listed in the Contract, or limitations as shown on the NCDOT Approved Products List
for the specific liner system. The Contractor shall consult the Contract to determine the
method or methods that are permitted at each rehabilitation location.
Liners provided per these special provisions shall be designed per the NCDOT Manual for Pipe
Rehabilitation.
The Contractor shall provide contract submittals as called for herein to the Engineer a
minimum of 10 days prior to start of installation.
CONTRACTOR PREQUALIFICATION:
(10-18-22)(Rev. 7-18-23) 102 SP1 G01
Revise the 2018 Standard Specifications as follows:
Page 1-9, Subarticle 102-2(A)(1) Bidder Prequalification, lines 34-36, delete and replace the
first sentence with the following:
Applicant shall submit a completed Department Prequalification Application and Bidder
Experience Questionnaire, along with any additional supporting information requested by the
Department, as noted in the application and experience questionnaire package.
Page 1-10, Subarticle 102-2(A) Bidder Prequalification, lines 30-31, delete and replace the
first sentence with the following:
Prospective bidders shall obtain prequalification approval at least two business days prior to any
letting in which they intend to submit a bid. It is recommended that the prospective bidder file
all required statements and documents with the State Prequalifications Engineer no less than 4
weeks before a given letting.
Page 1-10, Subarticle 102-2(B) Purchase Order Bidder Prequalification, lines 34-39, delete
and replace the title and first paragraph with the following:
(B) Purchase Order (PO) Prime Contractor Prequalification

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Contractors who have been approved to be placed on the Prequalified Bidders' List as noted
above may perform work for the Department as a Purchase Order (PO) Prime Contractor and
need not apply further. However, Purchase Order (PO) Prime Contractors will not be placed
on the Prequalified Bidders' List unless they submit through the prequalification process
described above.
Page 1-9, Subarticle 102-2(B)(1) Purchase Order Bidder Prequalification, lines 40-42, delete
and replace the first sentence with the following:
Applicant shall submit a completed Department Prequalification Application along with any
additional supporting information requested by the Department, as noted in the application.
Page 1-11, Subarticle 102-2(B) Purchase Order Bidder Prequalification, lines 16-18, delete
and replace the first sentence with the following:
Prospective bidders shall obtain prequalification approval at least two business days prior to any
letting in which they intend to submit a bid. It is recommended that the applicant file all required
statements and documents with the State Prequalifications Engineer no less than 4 weeks before
a given bid opening for their bid to be considered.
Page 1-11, Subarticle 102-2(C) Subcontractor Prequalification, lines 22-26, delete and
replace the first paragraph with the following:
Contractors who have been approved to be placed on the Prequalified Bidders' List or the
Purchase Order (PO) Prime Contractor's List as noted above may perform work for the
Department as a subcontractor and need not apply further. However, subcontractors will not be
placed on the Prequalified List or the Purchase Order (PO) Prime Contractor's List unless they
submit through the prequalification process described above.
Page 1-11, Subarticle 102-2(C)(1) Subcontractor Prequalification, lines 27-28, delete and
replace the first sentence with the following:
Applicant shall submit a completed Department Prequalification Application along with any
additional supporting information requested by the Department, as noted in the application.
Page 1-11, Subarticle 102-2(C) Subcontractor Prequalification, lines 44-45, delete and
replace the first sentence with the following:
The subcontractor shall file all required statements and documents with the State
Prequalifications Engineer no less than 4 weeks before beginning work.
Page 1-12, Subarticle 102-2(E) Renewal and Requalification, lines 38-40, delete and replace
the first sentence with the following:
It is recommended that the renewing or requalifying firm file all required statements and
documents with the State Prequalifications Engineer no less than 4 weeks before a given letting
for their bid to be considered.

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MANDATORY PRE-BID CONFERENCE (Prequalifying To Bid):
(7-18-06) (Rev. 12-23-25) SPI 1-14A
In order for all prospective bidders to have an extensive knowledge of the project, all prospective
bidders shall attend a mandatory pre-bid conference at 1:30 p.m., Thursday April 9th, 2026.
NCDOT Century Center Building B
Temporary Construction Entrance to Building B - Door B-2
Boiling Springs Conference Room
1020 Birch Ridge Drive
Raleigh, NC 27610
(919)707-7160
For any questions about the pre-bid conference, please contact:
Kayla Cooper, EI
Division 5 Contract Engineer
kncooper@ncdot.gov
919-707-7391
The pre-bid conference will include a thorough discussion of the plans, contract pay items,
special provisions, etc.
Only bidders who have attended and properly registered at the above scheduled pre-bid
conference and who have met all other prequalification requirements will be considered
prequalified to bid on this project. A bid received from a bidder who has not attended and
properly registered at the above scheduled pre-bid conference will not be accepted and
considered for award. There is not a virtual or call-in option for this mandatory pre-bid
conference.
Attendance at the pre-bid conference will not meet the requirements of proper registration unless
the individual attending has registered at the pre-bid conference in accordance with the
following:
(A) The individual will ensure his name and all required information has been recorded on
the official roster no later than 10 minutes after the above noted time for the beginning of
the conference. Attendees can request that the names and their companies' names on the
official roster be read aloud.
(B) The individual has written in the name and address of the company he or she represents.
(C) Only one company has been shown as being represented by the individual attending.
(D) The individual attending is an officer or permanent employee of the company they are
representing.

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Attendance at any prior pre-bid conference will not meet the requirement of this provision.
INTERESTED PARTIES LIST NOT REQUIRED:
(6-21-22)(Rev. 2-20-24) 102 SP1 G02
Revise the Standard Specifications as follows:
The Interested Parties List sign up process is not applicable to this contract.
Page 1-13, Article 102-3 PROPOSALS AND INTERESTED PARTIES LIST, lines 12-15,
delete the first paragraph.
Page 1-14, Article 102-8 PREPARATION AND SUBMISSION OF BIDS, lines 43-44, delete
the first sentence of the first paragraph.
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.
CONTRACT TIME FOR ID/IQ:
(2-15-22)(Rev. 4-15-25) 108 SP1 G11
The date of availability for this contract is May 22, 2026.
The completion date for this contract is May 21, 2027.
Except where otherwise provided by the contract, observation periods required by the contract
will not be a part of the work to be completed by the completion date and/or intermediate
contract times stated in the contract. The acceptable completion of the observation periods that
extend beyond the final completion date shall be a part of the work covered by the performance
and payment bonds.
Work shall be accomplished in a continuous manner once the contractor begins.
The liquidated damages for this contract will be assessed per the Mobilization and Liquidated
Damages for ID/IQ provision located elsewhere in this contract.

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INTERMEDIATE CONTRACT TIME NUMBER 1 AND LIQUIDATED DAMAGES:
(2-20-07) 108 SP1 G14 A
The Contractor shall complete the required work of installing, maintaining, and removing the
traffic control devices for lane closures and restoring traffic to the existing traffic pattern. The
Contractor shall not close or narrow a lane of traffic on ALL NON-INTERSTATE OR NON-
TOLL ROUTES during the following time restrictions:
DAY AND TIME RESTRICTIONS
MONDAY THRU FRIDAY
6:00AM TO 9:00AM
4:00PM TO 7:00PM
In addition, the Contractor shall not close or narrow a lane of traffic on ALL NON-
INTERSTATE OR NON-TOLL ROUTES, detain and/or alter the traffic flow on or during
holidays, holiday weekends, special events, or any other time when traffic is unusually heavy,
including the following schedules:
HOLIDAY AND HOLIDAY WEEKEND LANE CLOSURE RESTRICTIONS
1. For unexpected occurrence that creates unusually high traffic volumes, as directed by
the Engineer.
2. For New Year's Day, between the hours of 6:00AM December 31st and 7:00PM
January 2nd. If New Year's Day is on a Friday, Saturday, Sunday or Monday, then until
7:00PM the following Tuesday.
3. For Easter, between the hours of 6:00AM Thursday and 7:00PM Monday.
4. For Memorial Day, between the hours of 6:00AM Friday and 7:00PM Tuesday.
5. For Independence Day, between the hours of 6:00AM the day before Independence Day
and 7:00PM the day after Independence Day.
If Independence Day is on a Friday, Saturday, Sunday or Monday, then between the
hours of 6:00AM the Thursday before Independence Day and 7:00PM the Tuesday after
Independence Day.
6. For Labor Day, between the hours of 6:00AM Friday and 7:00PM Tuesday.
7. For Thanksgiving Day, between the hours of 6:00AM Tuesday and 7:00PM Monday.
8. For Christmas, between the hours of 6:00AM the Friday before the week of Christmas
Day and 7:00PM the following Tuesday after the week of Christmas Day.
9. For events that are significant traffic generators from one (1) hour before the event to
one (1) hour after the event, as directed by the Engineer.