Helene Relief – Construction Design‑Bid‑Build Bridge

The North Carolina Department of Transportation is seeking a qualified contractor to design, engineer, and construct a bridge (or bridges) over the South Fork New River on a private road in Watauga County, using a traditional Design‑Bid‑Build approach. The contract is a Purchase Order (PRB.40053) with a strict 140‑day construction window after the contractor’s date of availability, and bids are due by October 21, 2026. • Scope includes full design, engineering, and construction of one or more bridge structures at 1477 River Ridge Road, Boone, NC. • Project must start no earlier than November 15, 2026 and be completed within 140 consecutive calendar days. • Bidders must be pre‑qualified through NCDOT’s portal, submit sealed bids to the Division 13 office, and comply with Title VI civil‑rights requirements. • A virtual pre‑bid conference is scheduled for October 7, 2026 (attendance encouraged but not mandatory). • No contract value is disclosed; the contractor will be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder.