The Masonboro Loop Road Phase II municipal utility project is a multi‑use trail and roadway improvement located in Wilmington, NC, covering work from Parsley Elementary to Andrews Reach Development. The city is soliciting a single‑prime contractor to perform a broad range of civil‑construction tasks, including earthwork, utility relocations, drainage structures, asphalt paving, concrete curb and gutter, erosion‑control measures, traffic‑management planning, and signal installation. The solicitation follows NCDOT standards and requires a good‑faith effort to subcontract at least 10 % of the contract value to DBE firms. The procurement is open competition with a bid opening on July 25 2024; three bidders have been evaluated, but no award has been made yet.
• Scope covers grading, sub‑base, pipe culverts, asphalt surface, concrete curb/gutter, drainage, utility relocation, signage, and temporary traffic control.
• Requirements include compliance with NCDOT 2018 specifications, a 90‑day bid guarantee, and DBE participation.
• The contract is expected to be a lump‑sum award valued around $2 million, based on the submitted bid totals.