Gateway Plaza & Base Trail

The City of Durham is soliciting bids for the design‑build construction of the Gateway Plaza and Base Trail portions of the Durham Rail Trail, a 1.78‑mile ADA‑accessible bicycle and pedestrian corridor. The scope is divided into numerous trade packages covering general construction, concrete, masonry, structural steel, waterproofing, doors/windows, interior finishes, plumbing, mechanical, electrical, telecommunications, earthwork, site improvements, and landscaping. Only pre‑qualified contractors may submit proposals; pre‑qualification closes October 14, 2026. Bids are due October 27, 2026 at the City’s General Services Department. A mandatory pre‑bid meeting is scheduled for September 22, 2026, with optional site walks on September 28 and October 8, 2026. • Bid Number 27‑1102 – “Gateway Plaza & Base Trail” • Location: Durham, North Carolina (multiple sites along former Norfolk & Southern rail corridor) • Publication date: September 15, 2026; bid documents available online via BuildingConnected • Mandatory pre‑bid meeting: September 22, 2026, 2 PM, Conference Room 141, 2011 Fay St. • Non‑mandatory site walks: September 28 & October 8, 2026, 3 PM, 501 W Main St. • Pre‑qualification deadline: October 14, 2026, 5 PM • Bid opening: October 27, 2026, 2 PM, same conference room • Trade packages include: General trades, concrete, masonry, structural steel, waterproofing, doors/windows, interior finishes, plumbing/mechanical, electrical/telecom/security, earthwork, landscaping, signage, and specialty bridge work • Required: Pre‑qualified status; non‑qualified bids will be rejected • Contact for document access: Jonte M. Harris ([email protected], (919) 480‑4078) and Laura Smith ([email protected], (919) 883‑7061)