Description
The City of Durham is seeking a qualified contractor to design, construct, and commission charging infrastructure for its GoDurham battery‑electric bus fleet. The scope includes site preparation, erosion control, concrete washout facilities, traffic control, installation of heavy‑duty safety bollards, large pit pads for three‑phase transformers, multiple types of charging pads (Power Block, PowerLink, ChargePoint), full electrical conduit and wiring work, conduit installation (open trench and directional boring), conduit and conductor materials, termination of power and communication cables, and coordination with Duke Energy and other utilities. The contractor must manage all material storage, staging, delivery, and off‑site storage, comply with NCDOT and NCDENR erosion‑control standards, and adhere to NEC and manufacturer specifications. Payment will be on a unit‑price/lump‑sum basis for each item listed in the bid documents.
• Location: Durham, NC (City of Durham Transportation Dept.)
• Bid number 26‑1069, sealed bid opening 30 Sep 2026 at 1 PM
• Closing date 30 Sep 2026 1 PM (same as opening)
• Required deliverables: charging stations, transformer pads, switchboard pads, concrete washouts, erosion‑control measures, traffic control, electrical conduit, conductors, CAT‑6 communication cabling, terminations, utility coordination
• Contractor responsible for all off‑site storage, staging, and material handling
• Must comply with local, state, and federal environmental and safety regulations
• No pre‑bid meeting or site‑visit listed; questions deadline not specified.