Helene Relief – Design‑Bid‑Build Bridge Replacement on Private Roads over the Broad River

This solicitation calls for a design‑bid‑build replacement of a privately‑owned bridge crossing the Broad River on NC Highway 9 in Buncombe County. The contractor must provide complete engineering design, obtain necessary permits, fabricate and install the new structure, and manage the entire construction schedule from mid‑April to mid‑October 2026. The project is funded jointly by NCDOT and the North Carolina Department of Public Safety‑Emergency Management Division and will be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder. • Scope includes full civil/structural design, permitting, demolition of existing bridge, fabrication, installation, and post‑construction close‑out. • Project schedule is tight: work may begin April 15 2026 and must be completed by October 15 2026 (≈6 months). • Bidders must be pre‑qualified NCDOT prime contractors; subcontractors also need pre‑qualification. • Sealed bids are due March 11 2026 2:00 PM (same time as bid opening); a virtual pre‑bid conference is offered on February 25 2026.