Description
The City of Durham is soliciting sealed bids for the design‑build construction of a sidewalk extension along Highway 55 to improve pedestrian connectivity from the Riddle Road trail. The contractor will be responsible for all civil‑engineering work, site preparation, concrete paving, drainage integration, and finishing touches required to complete the sidewalk within a 120‑day contract period. Bids must include a 5 % bid bond, a non‑collusion affidavit, and proof of licensing under NC Chapter 87. A pre‑bid meeting is scheduled but not mandatory; all project documents are available upon request.
• Scope: sidewalk extension, including grading, sub‑base, concrete paving, curb/striping, and drainage connections.
• Contract value: estimated mid‑hundreds of thousands to low‑millions (see payout estimate).
• Timeline: 120 calendar days from Notice to Proceed; bid submission due 9/25/2026, 2 PM.
• Requirements: NC contractor license, 5 % bid security, non‑collusion affidavit.
• Location: Durham, NC (City of Durham, 101 City Hall Plaza).