EASTWOOD ROAD MEDIAN IMPROVEMENTS

The City of Wilmington is soliciting a single‑prime civil construction contract to upgrade the median of Eastwood Road (US 74/76) from Rogersville Road to Cavalier Drive. The scope includes grading, removal of existing pavement, installation of new concrete curb and gutter, multiple reinforced‑concrete pipe culverts, drainage structures, asphalt base and surface courses, extensive pavement markings (paint and thermoplastic), traffic‑control devices, signage, temporary lighting, erosion‑control measures, landscaping (seeding, sod, mulching, 18‑month maintenance), and utility adjustments. The contract is limited to one prime contractor; subcontractors must meet a 14 % MBE/WBE participation goal and provide documented good‑faith effort. Bonds, insurance, and retainage provisions apply, with a 150‑day construction schedule and liquidated damages of $530 per day for overruns. • Median reconstruction with curb‑and‑gutter, drainage, and asphalt paving. • Installation of utility tapping sleeves, water‑line valves, and traffic‑signal components (inductive loops, APS detectors). • Comprehensive site‑work including erosion control, signage, lighting, and a full landscaping/maintenance package. • Mandatory pre‑bid meeting (May 12 2026) and a firm bid deadline of July 7 2026. • Contract requires 5 % bid bond, 100 % performance/payment bonds, and adherence to NC licensing, MBE/WBE, and safety regulations.