Replace Bridge No. 114 on SR 1548 (Schley Rd) over Forrest Creek – Invitation to Bid

The North Carolina Department of Transportation (Division 7) is soliciting competitive bids to replace Bridge 114 on State Road 1548 (Schley Road) over Forrest Creek in Orange County. The scope includes site grading, drainage improvements, pavement work, and full bridge structure replacement, with all quantities estimated and the contractor responsible for labor, equipment, and materials. The project must be ready to start by mid‑October 2026 and is scheduled for completion by mid‑October 2027. Bids are submitted electronically via Bid Express, with a public letting conference call on the bid opening day. No minority‑business participation goal is attached, and the contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder. • Location: Orange County, NC – SR 1548 (Schley Rd) over Forrest Creek. • Scope: Grading, drainage, paving, and new bridge construction (full structural replacement). • Timeline: Work availability 19 Oct 2026; target completion 15 Oct 2027 (≈12 months). • Procurement: Invitation to Bid, electronic submission only, pre‑qualification required, public letting 17 Sep 2026.