Replacement of Bridge #7 on State Road 1116 (Harrells Church Rd.) over Cole Creek, Gates County, NC

This solicitation calls for the complete replacement of Bridge #7 on State Road 1116 (Harrells Church Rd.) over Cole Creek in Gates County, NC. The contractor will be responsible for design‑build activities including demolition of the existing structure, removal, site preparation, installation of a new bridge, utility relocations as needed, and final project close‑out. The project is a federally‑aid highway improvement and is subject to Buy‑America requirements effective October 1 2025/2026. Pre‑qualification in NCDOT’s vendor system is mandatory before bid submission. The contract’s performance must be completed by February 3 2027. • Full bridge replacement (design, demolition, construction, site work) on a state‑maintained roadway. • Mandatory pre‑qualification; no specific DBE participation goal. • Buy‑America compliance required for all manufactured components (U.S. final assembly, ≥55 % domestic content for contracts obligated after Oct 1 2026). • Virtual bid opening on April 1 2026 at 2:00 pm; contract package available June 8 2026.