Grading, Drainage, Paving, and Structure – Replace Existing Bridge No. 79 over Eagle Fork Creek on SR 1171 (Dick Jones Rd)

This Division 14 letting notice calls for a civil‑construction contract to replace Bridge No. 79 over Eagle Fork Creek on State Road 1171 (Dick Jones Rd) in Clay County, NC. The work includes grading the right‑of‑way, installing drainage, placing new pavement, and constructing a new bridge structure along a 0.115‑mile stretch of roadway. Bids must be submitted electronically via Bid Express by 2 PM on the letting date, with an IP‑list sign‑up required by the day before. No pre‑bid meeting is scheduled, and all addenda will be posted online. The project is state‑funded and does not involve federal aid. • Scope: grading, drainage, paving, and bridge replacement (Bridge No. 79). • Location: SR 1171 (Dick Jones Rd), Clay County, NC – approximately 0.115 mi of roadway. • Key dates: Notice posted 9/21/2026; bid deadline 10/13/2026 2:00 PM; IP‑list sign‑up by 10/12/2026. • Submission: electronic via Bid Express; audio bid opening via Microsoft Teams (listen‑only).