Invitation to Bid – Purchase Order Contract DM00501

This opportunity is a competitive Invitation to Bid (ITB) for the full replacement of Bridge #580141 spanning Mill Creek on State Route 1409 (Paris Creek Rd) in McDowell County, North Carolina. The contract will be awarded on a lowest‑responsible‑bid basis, with work scheduled to begin in late April 2026 and be completed by the end of April 2027. The project requires a prime contractor pre‑qualified with NCDOT and registration on the Interested Parties List by March 17 2026. Bids are to be submitted electronically, and the bid opening is scheduled for March 18 2026. • Scope: Demolition of existing bridge and construction of a new NCDOT‑standard bridge (design, materials, load capacity). • Timeline: Availability April 27 2026; completion April 28 2027 (≈12 months). • Procurement requirements: Electronic bid submission, prime‑contractor and subcontractor pre‑qualification, registration on Interested Parties List, compliance with Title VI and 49 C.F.R. Part 21. • Key dates: Notice Feb 25 2026; bid opening Mar 18 2026; project start Apr 27 2026; finish Apr 28 2027.