Downtown Durham Wayfinding Project (C-5605H)

The City of Durham Transportation Department is seeking qualified contractors to fabricate, install, and place new wayfinding signage throughout downtown Durham. The scope includes removal of existing signs, construction of foundations and footings, installation of hardware, and compliance with NCDOT 2024 Standard Specifications and local street‑construction standards. Bids must be sealed, submitted by September 22, 2026, and the contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder. The contractor must be licensed (or become licensed within 60 days) and provide required bid, performance, and payment bonds. The project must be completed within 365 calendar days of notice to proceed and must meet all federal, state, and local environmental and accessibility requirements. • Fabrication, installation, and placement of pedestrian and vehicular directional signs, parking signs, and related signage components. • Removal of existing wayfinding signs and site restoration. • Required foundations, footings, hardware, and traffic control during construction. • Compliance with NCDOT 2024 Standard Specifications, MUTCD, and City of Durham street‑construction standards. • Mandatory submission of bid bond (5 % of total bid) and performance/payment bonds within 14 days of award. • Pre‑bid conference (virtual) on August 25, 2026 – attendance encouraged but not mandatory. • Project duration: 365 days from notice to proceed.