26-013 BL-0067/ BL-0115 Aviation Walk Connector and Aviation Museum Connector

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BL-0067/BL-0115 Catawba County
CITY OF HICKORY
PROPOSAL
DATE AND TIME OF BID OPENING: MAY 14, 2026 AT 2:00 PM
CONTRACT ID: BL-0067/BL-0115
WBS ELEMENT NO.: 50629.3.1/51162.3.1
FEDERAL AID NO.: 1143029/5116201
COUNTY: CATAWBA
TIP NO.: BL-0067/BL-0115
MILES: 0.631
ROUTE NO.: CLEMENT BLVD NW
LOCATION: (BL-0067): MULTI-USE PATH BETWEEN 17TH STREET NW
EXTENSION AND AVIATION WALK TRAIL ALONG
CLEMENT BLVD NW AND 19TH ST LN NW
(BL-0115): MULTI-USE PATH ALONG CLEMENT BLVD NW
BETWEEN 21ST STREET NW AND 19TH STREET NW, AND
ALONG 21ST STREET NW BETWEEN CLEMENT BLVD NW
AND 9TH AVENUE DRIVE NW
TYPE OF WORK: GRADING, PAVING, DRAINAGE AND RETAINING WALL
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

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PROPOSAL FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF
BL-0067/BL-0115 IN CATAWBA COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA
CITY OF HICKORY
NORTH CAROLINA
The Bidder has carefully examined the location of the proposed work to be known as TIP No. BL-0067/BL-0115; 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 City of Hickory 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 TIP No. BL-0067/BL-0115 in Catawba County, 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 City of Hickory, 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 to sign for the City of Hickory. The conditions and provisions herein cannot be
changed except over the signature of the said Contract Officer.
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 City of Hickory 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 City of
Hickory, 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 City of Hickory, under
the condition of this proposal, within 10 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.
4/14/2026

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
COVER SHEET
PROPOSAL SHEET
INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS
NCDOT STANDARD NOTES 2024
ALLOWABLE CHANGES TO THE NCDOT 2024 STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS
PROJECT SPECIAL PROVISIONS
NCDOT INTERESTED PARTIES LIST NOT REQUIRED: ................................................... G-1
BOND REQUIREMENTS: ........................................................................................................ G-1
HAUL ROADS: .......................................................................................................................... G-1
BUILD AMERICA, BUY AMERICA (BABA): ....................................................................... G-2
CONTRACT TIME AND LIQUIDATED DAMAGES: ........................................................... G-6
INTERMEDIATE CONTRACT TIME NUMBER 1 AND LIQUIDATED DAMAGES: ....... G-6
INTERMEDIATE CONTRACT TIME NUMBER 2 AND LIQUIDATED DAMAGES: ....... G-7
PERMANENT VEGETATION ESTABLISHMENT: ............................................................... G-8
CONSTRUCTION MORATORIUM: ........................................................................................ G-9
MAJOR CONTRACT ITEMS: .................................................................................................. G-9
SPECIALTY ITEMS: ................................................................................................................. G-9
SCHEDULE OF ESTIMATED COMPLETION PROGRESS: ............................................... G-10
DISADVANTAGED BUSINESS ENTERPRISE (LOCAL GOVERNMENT AGENCIES): G-10
CERTIFICATION FOR FEDERAL-AID CONTRACTS: ...................................................... G-24
RESTRICTIONS ON ITS EQUIPMENT AND SERVICES: .................................................. G-25
USE OF UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEM (UAS): .......................................................... G-25
EQUIPMENT IDLING GUIDELINES: ................................................................................... G-25
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION HOTLINE: ................................................. G-26
SUBSURFACE INFORMATION: ........................................................................................... G-26
COOPERATION BETWEEN CONTRACTORS: ................................................................... G-26
TWELVE MONTH GUARANTEE - LGA PROJECTS: ........................................................ G-27
EROSION AND SEDIMENT CONTROL/STORMWATER CERTIFICATION (LGA): ..... G-27
PROCEDURE FOR MONITORING BORROW PIT DISCHARGE: ..................................... G-30
NOTES TO CONTRACTOR: .................................................................................................. G-31
INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS: ........................................................................................... G-32
PRE-CONSTRUCTION MEETING: ....................................................................................... G-33
PROPOSED STAGING / LAYDOWN AREA: ....................................................................... G-33
PROPOSED SITE VIDEO: ...................................................................................................... G-33
SALES TAX REPORTING:..................................................................................................... G-33
ROADWAY .................................................................................................................................R-1
STANDARD SPECIAL PROVISIONS
AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS - TERMINATION OF CONTRACTS: ................................SSP-1
NCDOT GENERAL SEED SPECIFICATION FOR SEED QUALITY: ..............................SSP-2

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ERRATA: ................................................................................................................................SSP-5
PLANT AND PEST QUARANTINES: .................................................................................SSP-8
TITLE VI AND NONDISCRIMINATION: ...........................................................................SSP-9
MINORITY AND FEMALE EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS: ..................................SSP-18
REQUIRED CONTRACT PROVISIONS FEDERAL-AID CONSTR CONTRACTS: .....SSP-21
ON-THE-JOB TRAINING: ...................................................................................................SSP-35
MINIMUM WAGES: ...........................................................................................................SSP-38
UNIT PROJECT SPECIAL PROVISIONS
GEOTECHNICAL .................................................................................................................... GT-1
TRAFFIC CONTROL .............................................................................................................. TC-1
UTILITY CONSTRUCTION ................................................................................................... UC-1
UTILITY BY OTHERS ......................................................................................................... UBO-1
EROSION CONTROL ............................................................................................................. EC-1
TRAFFIC SIGNALS / ITS .......................................................................................................TS-1
PERMITS ................................................................................................................................... P-1
SIGNATURE SHEETS AND FORMS .................................................................................... S-1
BID/PAY ITEM SHEETS ......................................................................................................... T-1
DOT EXECUTION SHEET .................................................................................................... U-1

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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. The bid form furnished by City of Hickory with the proposal shall be used and shall not be altered in any
manner. DO NOT SEPARATE THE BID FORM FROM THE PROPOSAL! Return the entire proposal with
your bid.
2. All entries on the itemized bid sheet (bid form) shall be written in ink or typed.
3. The Bidder shall submit a unit price for every item on the itemized proposal sheet (bid form). 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 TWO decimal places.
4. An amount bid shall be entered on the itemized proposal sheet (bid form) 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.
5. 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.
6. 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.
7. 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 should include it on the bid.
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.
8. The bid shall not contain any unauthorized additions, deletions, or conditional bids.
9. 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.
10. THE PROPOSAL WITH THE ITEMIZED PROPOSAL SHEET ATTACHED SHALL BE
PLACED IN A SEALED ENVELOPE AND SHALL BE DELIVERED TO AND RECEIVED IN
THE CITY OF HICKORY OFFICE, LOCATED AT 76 N. CENTER ST. HICKORY, NC 28601,
BY 2:00 P.M. ON, MAY 14, 2026.
11. The sealed bid must display the following statement on the front of the sealed envelope:
QUOTATION FOR - BL-0067/BL-0115 - IN THE CITY OF HICKORY TO BE OPENED AT
2:00 P.M. ON THURSDAY, MAY 14, 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.
e. Contractor License Number, if available, of corporation, partnership, Limited Liability Company,
joint venture, individual or firm, submitting bid.

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12. If delivered by mail, the sealed envelope shall be placed in another sealed envelope and the outer envelope
shall be addressed as follows:
CITY OF HICKORY
ATTN: KELLY WINKLER, PE
76 N. CENTER ST.
HICKORY, NC 28601
13. Questions should be emailed 14 calendar days prior to the bid opening to Clinton Pruett at
cpruett@tgsengineers.com and Kelly Winkler at kwinkler@hickorync.gov. Contact with any other
City of Hickory personnel concerning this project is strictly prohibited, unless otherwise noted, and may
result in bids being considered non-responsive.

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NCDOT STANDARD NOTES (Federal Aid)
A. NCDOT Standard Specifications - The 2024 North Carolina Department of
Transportation Standard Specifications for Roads and Structures, herein referred to as
the 'Standard Specifications', and the 2024 Roadway Standard Drawings, shall apply to
all portions of this project except as may be modified by this document.
B. Bidder Prequalification - Bidders are required to be prequalified with NCDOT for their
specific discipline. Contractors wishing to become prequalified may obtain information
through the NCDOT website at:
https://connect.ncdot.gov/business/Pages/default.aspx
C. Disadvantaged Business Enterprise References - This is a Federal-aid project and the
Federal DBE Program shall be adhered to. There is No Goal for participation by
Disadvantaged Business enterprises for this contract. References to any other
requirements or to N.C. General Statute 143-128.2 shall not apply to this project. Refer
to Special Provision SP1 G63.
D. Award of Contract - The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible, responsive
bidder. Alternate items will not be considered in determining the low bidder and will
only be evaluated after the award of the contract is made.
E. Contractor Licensing - On all Federal-aid contracts, non-licensed contractors are
permitted to submit bids, however they must be licensed prior to performing any work.
Bidders are permitted 60 days, after bid opening, to become licensed by the North
Carolina Licensing Board. If they fail to do so within 60 days, their bid will be considered
non-responsive and will be rejected. If the successful bidder does not hold the proper
license to perform any plumbing, heating, air conditioning, or electrical work in this
contract, he will be required to sublet such work to a contractor properly licensed in
accordance with Article 2 of Chapter 87 of the General Statutes (licensing of heating,
plumbing, and air conditioning contractors) and Article 4 of Chapter 87 of the General
Statutes (licensing of electrical contractors).
F. Bonds - Please note that all Bid Bonds, Payment Bonds, and Performance Bonds
required for this project shall be those found on the NCDOT website. The bonds are
located at:
https://connect.ncdot.gov/municipalities/Pages/Bid-Proposals-for-LGA.aspx
Bid Bonds:
https://connect.ncdot.gov/municipalities/Bid%20Proposals%20for%20LGA%20Conten
t/04%20Bid%20Bonds.docx
Payment Bonds:
https://connect.ncdot.gov/municipalities/Bid%20Proposals%20for%20LGA%20Conten
t/05%20Payment%20Bonds.aspx

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Performance Bonds:
https://connect.ncdot.gov/municipalities/Bid%20Proposals%20for%20LGA%20Conten
t/06%20Performance%20Bonds.aspx
G. Liability Insurance - In addition to any insurance requirements as may be required by
the LGA, the Contractor is obligated to comply with Article 107-15 of the Standard
Specifications including the dollar limits set forth.
H. Buy America - This project shall be governed by the Buy America requirements for the
use of domestic steel and iron products, as outlined in the Standard Specifications.
I. Build America, Buy America (BABA) - This project shall be governed by the Build
America, Buy America (BABA) requirements as outlined in the Standard Specifications.
J. Retainage by LGAs - The LGA for this contract will not retain any amount or percentage
from progress payments or final estimates due the contractor.
Retainage by Contractors - Contractors are NOT permitted to retain any amount or
percentage from monies due their subcontractors or material suppliers on federally
funded projects except as permitted by Subarticle 109-4(B) of the Standard Specifications.
K. Traffic Control -The requirements of the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices
(MUTCD) - FHWA, as amended by the NCDOT Supplement to MUTCD, shall apply.
Traffic Control, both vehicular and pedestrian, shall be maintained throughout the
project as required by these specifications as modified by the project plans or special
provisions.

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ALLOWABLE CHANGES TO THE NCDOT 2024 STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS:
(Rev. 7-23-24)
1. Page 1-9, Article 102-1, INVITATION TO BID, lines 23-32, delete this article in its entirety.
2. Page 1-16, Subarticle 102-8(B), Electronic Bids, lines 12-33, delete this subarticle in its entirety.
3. Page 1-17, Subarticle 102-9(C)(2), Electronic Bids, lines 34-44, delete this subarticle in its entirety.
4. Page 1-18, Article 102-10, BID BOND OR BID DEPOSIT, line 10, replace "60 days" with "90 days".
5. Page 1-18, Article 102-10, BID BOND OR BID DEPOSIT, delete lines 36-43.
6. Page 1-18, Subarticle 102-11, DELIVERY OF BIDS, delete lines 47-48.
7. Page 1-19, Subarticle 102-12(A), Paper Bid, line 5, replace "Contract Officer" with "City of Hickory
or duly authorized agent".
8. Page 1-19, Subarticle 102-12(B), Electronic Bid, lines 10-16, delete this subarticle in its entirety.
9. Page 1-19, Subarticle 102-13(B)(2), Electronic Bids, lines 24-25, delete this subarticle in its entirety.
10. Pages 1-22 and 1-23, Subarticle 103-2(B), Electronic Bids, lines 42-46 and lines 1-31, delete this
subarticle in its entirety.
11. Page 1-23, Subarticle 103-3(A), Criteria for Withdrawal of Bid, line 35, replace "NCGS 136-28.1"
with "NCGS 143-129.1".
12. Page 1-24, Subarticle 103-3(A)(5), Criteria for Withdrawal of Bid, line 4, replace "State Contract
Officer" with "City of Hickory or duly authorized agent".
13. Page 1-25, Article 103-7, CONTRACT BONDS, line 38, replace "14 calendar days" with "10 calendar
days per NCGS 143-129".
14. Page 1-26, Article 103-9, FAILURE TO FURNISH CONTRACT BONDS, line 2, replace "14
calendar days" with "10 calendar days per NCGS 143-129".
15. Pages 1-43 and 1-44, Article 105-9, CONSTRUCTION STAKES, LINES AND GRADES, lines 46-
49 and lines 1-7, delete both paragraphs and replace with "The Municipality will not set the stakes, lines
or grades for this project.".
16. Page 1-64, Article 108-2, PROGRESS SCHEDULE, add the following after line 18 "(D) The
municipality may add additional requirements as noted in the bid proposal.".
17. Page 1-64, Article 108-3, PRECONSTRUCTION CONFERENCE, line 20, replace "Engineer" with
"City of Hickory or duly authorized agent".
18. Page 1-64, Article 108-4, CONSTRUCTION CONFERENCES, line 28, replace "Engineer" with
"City of Hickory or duly authorized agent".
19. Page 1-82 and 1-83, Article 109-8, FUEL PRICE ADJUSTMENTS, lines 29-44 and lines 1-15,
delete this subarticle in its entirety and replace with the following: "Fuel Price Adjustments will not
apply to this project.".
20. Page 6-33, Article-620-4, MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT, lines 11-35, delete and replace with
the following: "Asphalt Price Adjustments will not apply to this project.".

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PROJECT SPECIAL PROVISIONS
GENERAL
NCDOT INTERESTED PARTIES LIST NOT REQUIRED:
(6-21-22)(Rev. 2-20-24) 102 SP1 G02
Revise the Standard Specifications as follows:
Page 1-13, Article 102-3 PROPOSALS AND INTERESTED PARTIES LIST, lines 12-15,
delete the first paragraph and replace with:
"The NCDOT Interested Parties List sign up process is not applicable to this contract. The
prospective bidder shall instead register on the City of Hickory's Interested Parties List no later
than one business day prior to the advertised letting date of this project. To be added to this
Interested Parties List, prospective bidders must email Kelly Winkler -
kwinkler@hickorync.gov with: Company Name, Contact Name, Contact Email, Contact Phone
Number, Contractor Type (Prime or Subcontractor). There is no cost to being added onto this
Interested Parties List which will be posted on the City of Hickory's website at
https://www.hickorync.gov/purchasing and updated periodically.".
Page 1-14, Article 102-8 PREPARATION AND SUBMISSION OF BIDS, lines 43-44, delete
the first sentence of the first paragraph and replace with:
"Prior to submitting a bid on this project, the bidder shall register on the City of Hickory's
Interested Parties List in conformance with Article 102-3 and this special provision."
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: