DF00545 – Invitation to Bid

This opportunity is an Invitation to Bid (ITB) issued by the North Carolina Department of Transportation for grading, paving, and traffic‑signal installation on three highway segments in Bladen and Cumberland counties. The work is identified under Project DF00545 and includes multiple TIP and WBS codes. Bidders must be pre‑qualified, listed on the NCDOT Interested Parties List, and submit electronic bids via AASHTOWare Project Bids/Bid Express. The contract is expected to be awarded around early July 2026 with a final completion date in early 2028. • Scope: Grading, paving, and installation of traffic signals on SR 1404, US 401, and NC 41. • Federal‑aid identifiers: 5097821‑5097823; Buy America Phase 2 compliance required (≥ 55 % U.S. content). • Mandatory requirements: Pre‑qualification (≥ 4 weeks before bid opening), Bid bond, payment & performance bonds, General Contractor’s License (≥ $40 k). • Key dates: Interested‑Party List sign‑up by June 2 2026; Public reading June 3 2026; Contract availability July 6 2026; Interim completion July 9 2027; Final completion Jan 7 2028. • Contact: Neil Butler, Division Proposals Engineer ([email protected], (910) 364‑0603).