Invitation to Bid – DB00628 – Grading, Drainage and Paving on NC 11 (Lenoir County)

The North Carolina Department of Transportation is seeking a qualified contractor to perform grading, drainage installation, and asphalt paving on a 2‑mile segment of NC 11 in Lenoir County, from south of SR 1143 to north of SR 1144. The work includes earthmoving to achieve design subgrade elevations, constructing required culverts and ditches, and placing new asphalt pavement in accordance with the project plans. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder and will be executed as a purchase‑order contract. • Scope: grading, drainage structures, and asphalt paving on a state highway segment. • Timeline: work may commence June 15 2026 and must be completed by February 15 2027 (approximately 8 months). • Bidding: electronic submission via Bid Express®; bid opening scheduled for April 22 2026 at 2:00 PM in Greenville, NC. • Location: Lenoir County, NC 11 corridor (south of SR 1143 to north of SR 1144). • Contact: Mary Voelker Moore, PE, Division Contract Engineer (phone (252) 439‑2828).