Helene Relief – Design‑Bid‑Build Bridge Replacement on Private Road over Dutch Creek

This solicitation seeks a qualified contractor to provide full design‑bid‑build services for the replacement of a bridge on a private road crossing Dutch Creek in Watauga County, NC. The work includes engineering design, preparation of construction documents, competitive bidding, and actual bridge construction, with a required completion window of 90 days after the availability date. The project is part of the “Helene Relief” initiative and is open to pre‑qualified prime contractors and subcontractors. • Scope: Engineering design, permitting, construction drawing preparation, and bridge construction on a private roadway. • Timeline: Pre‑bid conference May 6 2026; bid deadline May 20 2026; work to begin June 15 2026 and be finished within 90 days. • Requirements: Contractor must be pre‑qualified through NCDOT’s portal; sealed bid submission; compliance with Title VI nondiscrimination policies.