Preservation of Bridge 110378 on State Highway SA‑8972 (Lake James State Park Rd) over Paddy Creek, Burke County

This solicitation seeks a qualified contractor to perform preservation (maintenance/repair) work on Bridge 110378 located on State Highway SA‑8972 (Lake James State Park Road) crossing Paddy Creek in Burke County, NC. The contract is a single‑item purchase order with a start window of December 15 2026 and a final completion deadline of November 10 2027. Bidders must be pre‑qualified on NCDOT’s Interested‑Party List and submit electronic bids prior to the live opening on November 4 2026. The work must comply with NCDOT standards and federal civil‑rights regulations. • Scope: bridge preservation (structural repairs, protective coatings, etc.) on a county bridge. • Procurement: electronic bid submission, lowest responsible bidder award. • Timeline: availability Dec 15 2026 – completion Nov 10 2027 (≈11 months). • Pre‑qualification required; no on‑site pre‑bid meeting or mandatory visit.