POC DIVISION 12 BID OPENING CONFERENCE LINE POC 12RE.100215, ETC....

Agency:	Division of Highways
State:	North Carolina
Type of Government:	State & Local
Category:	93 - Nonmetallic Fabricated Materials
Posted:	Mar 5, 2024
Due:	Mar 26, 2024
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DL00322

Catawba, Cleveland, Gaston, Iredell Cos.

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

HIGHWAY DIVISION 12

PROPOSAL

DATE AND TIME OF BID OPENING: March 26, 2024 AT 2:00 PM

CONTRACT ID: DL00322

WBS ELEMENT NO.: 49331.3.8, 49331.3.10, 49331.3.11, 49331.3.12,

49331.3.13, 49331.3.14, 51125

FEDERAL AID NO.: 4933108, 4933110, 4933111, 4933112, 4933113, 4933114

COUNTY:

Catawba, Cleveland, Gaston, Iredell , & Lincoln

TIP NO.:

HS-2012G, HS-2012I, HS-2012J, HS-2012K, HS-2012L,

HS-2012M, SS-6212M

MILES:

30.99 MI.

ROUTE NO.:

NC 10, NC 18, NC 150, NC 275

TYPE OF WORK: INSTALLATION OF SINUSOIDAL RUMBLE STRIPS &

THERMOPLASTIC PAVEMENT MARKINGS

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 BONDS ARE REQUIRED.

NAME OF BIDDER

ADDRESS OF BIDDER

DL00322

Catawba, Cleveland, Gaston, Iredell Cos.

PROPOSAL FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF

CONTRACT No. DL00322 IN CATAWBA, CLEVELAND, GASTON, IREDELL & LINCOLN COS.,

NORTH CAROLINA

Date_________________________ 20_____

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION,

RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA

The Bidder has carefully examined the location of the proposed work to be known as Contract No. DL00322; 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 be 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 State Highway Contract No. DL00322 in Catawba, Cleveland, Gaston,

Iredell & Lincoln 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.

DL00322

Catawba, Cleveland, Gaston, Iredell Cos.

COVER SHEET

PROPOSAL SHEET

TABLE OF CONTENTS

THIS CONTRACT IS DL00322 FOR SINUSOIDAL RUMBLE STRIPS & THERMOPLASTIC

PAVEMENT MARKINGS TYPE OF WORK IN GASTON COUNTY.

PROJECT SPECIAL PROVISIONS

DIVISION LET CONTRACT PREQUALIFICATION:.....................................................G-1

BOND REQUIREMENTS:................................................................................................G-1

BUILD AMERICA, BUY AMERICA (BABA): ................................................................G-1

CONTRACT TIME AND LIQUIDATED DAMAGES:.....................................................G-2

INTERMEDIATE CONTRACT TIME NUMBER 1 AND LIQUIDATED DAMAGES:...G-2

PROSECUTION OF WORK: ............................................................................................G-3

RAILROAD GRADE CROSSING: ...................................................................................G-3

MAJOR CONTRACT ITEMS: ..........................................................................................G-4

NO SPECIALTY ITEMS:..................................................................................................G-4

FUEL PRICE ADJUSTMENT:..........................................................................................G-4

SCHEDULE OF ESTIMATED COMPLETION PROGRESS:...........................................G-6

DISADVANTED BUSINESS ENTERPRISE (DIVISIONS): ............................................G-6

CERTIFICATION FOR FEDERAL-AID CONTRACTS:................................................G-19

RESTRICTIONS ON ITS EQUIPMENT AND SERVICES: ........................................... G-20

USE OF UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEM (UAS):.................................................... G-20

EQUIPMENT IDLING GUIDELINES: ........................................................................... G-20

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION HOTLINE: ........................................... G-21

ROADWAY ...................................................................................................................... R-1

STANDARD SPECIAL PROVISIONS

AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS – TERMINATION OF CONTRACTS ........................... SSP-1

ERRATA ....................................................................................................................... SSP-2

PLANT AND PEST QUARANTINES........................................................................... SSP-3

TITLE VI AND NONDISCRIMINATION: ................................................................... SSP-4

MINORITY AND FEMALE EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS ............................. SSP-12

REQUIRED CONTRACT PROVISIONS FEDERAL-AID CONSTRUCTION

CONTRACTS.............................................................................................................. SSP-15

ON-THE-JOB TRAINING .......................................................................................... SSP-29

MINIMUM WAGES ................................................................................................... SSP-32

TRAFFIC CONTROL.......................................................................................................................TC

PROPOSAL ITEM SHEET AND SIGNATURE SHEET

DL00322

Catawba, Cleveland, Gaston, Iredell Cos.

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. Prior to submitting a bid on a project, the bidder shall sign up on the Interested Parties List in

conformance with Article 102-3 unless the SP1 G02 Interested Parties List Not Required

provision is in the contract.

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 Gregory Brittain at

gbrittain@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.

DL00322

G-1 Catawba, Cleveland, Gaston, Iredell Cos.

PROJECT SPECIAL PROVISIONS

GENERAL

DIVISION LET CONTRACT PREQUALIFICATION:

(07-01-14)(12-1-16)

SPD 01-410

Any prospective bidder that wishes to bid as a prime contractor on this project shall be prequalified

as a “Bidder” or “PO Prime Contractor”.

Prospective bidders shall obtain prequalification approval at least two (2) 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

four (4) weeks before a given letting. A bid shall not be opened unless all prequalification

requirements have been met by the bidder and have been found acceptable by the Engineer.

Information regarding prequalification can be found at:

https://connect.ncdot.gov/business/Prequal/Pages/default.aspx.

Prior to performing the work, the prime contractor and/or subcontractor(s) shall be prequalified

in the work code(s) which are identified as work items in the prime contractor’s construction

progress schedule that they will complete themselves. Any contractor identified as working

outside their expertise may be considered in default of contract.

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.

BUILD AMERICA, BUY AMERICA (BABA):

(11-15-22)(Rev. 1-16-24)

106

SP1 G04

Revise the Standard Specifications as follows:

Page 1-48, Article 106-1 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS, add the following after line 49:

All manufactured products and construction materials permanently incorporated into any project

must meet requirements of the Build America, Buy America (BABA) Act of the Infrastructure

Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA). Before any material or product shown on the Department’s Build

America, Buy America (BABA) List is included for payment on a monthly estimate, the

Contractor shall furnish the Engineer with a notarized certification certifying that the items

conform to the BABA Act. The Department’s Build America Buy America (BABA) List can be

found on the Department’s website.

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POC DIVISION 12 BID OPENING CONFERENCE LINE POC 12RE.100215, ETC. - LONG-ARM MOWING IN ALL COUNTIES OF DIVISION 12 POC 49331.3.8, ETC. - INSTALLATION OF SINUSOIDAL RUMBLE STRIPS & PAVEMENT MARKINGS IN DIVISION 12

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