DM00495 Invitation to Bid – Purchase Order Contract

The North Carolina Department of Transportation (Division 13) is seeking competitive sealed bids for the repair of two culverts (#100491 and #100478) on Interstate 40 in Buncombe County. The work is a short‑duration highway infrastructure repair that must be completed within three months, with mobilization beginning after April 13 2026 and final completion required by July 13 2026. Bidders must be pre‑qualified, registered on the NCDOT Interested Parties List by March 3 2026, and submit electronic bids no later than the bid opening at 2:00 PM on March 4 2026. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder. • Scope: Repair of two identified I‑40 culverts (structural rehabilitation, back‑filling, and related road work). • Schedule: Mobilize after 13 April 2026, complete by 13 July 2026 (≈3 months). • Procurement: Competitive sealed‑bid (Invitation to Bid), electronic submission required, pre‑qualification mandatory. • Location: Buncombe County, NC (Division 13 office in Asheville). • Key contacts: Division Contracts Engineer Chad Loftis (phone (828) 250‑3000).