Design‑Bid‑Build Bridge Replacement on Private Roads at 137 Rustic Trail (PRB.32627)

The North Carolina Department of Transportation (Division 13) is seeking a pre‑qualified prime contractor to design and construct a new bridge on a private‑road site at 137 Rustic Trail, West Jefferson, Ashe County. The contract will be awarded on a lowest‑responsible‑bid basis under a design‑bid‑build procurement method. Bids must be sealed, submitted by the deadline, and the successful contractor must be pre‑qualified through NCDOT’s portal. Work may begin after March 27 2026 and must be completed by November 1 2026. • Scope: Complete design, permitting, and construction of a bridge replacement on a private road. • Procurement: Sealed‑bid Invitation to Bid (ITB) – lowest responsible bidder; prime contractor must hold NCDOT pre‑qualification. • Schedule: Pre‑bid virtual conference 02/18/2026 (optional), bid submission deadline 02/25/2026, earliest start 03/27/2026, completion required by 11/01/2026. • Key contact: Chad Loftis, Division Contracts Engineer (phone (828) 250‑3000).