Description
The Masonboro Loop Road Phase II municipal utility project is a comprehensive civil‑works effort in Wilmington, NC that will upgrade a multi‑use trail corridor and associated roadway, utilities, drainage, and traffic‑control features. The City of Wilmington is seeking a single‑prime contractor to execute earthwork, utility relocation, pavement, erosion‑control, signaling, and related construction tasks in accordance with NCDOT specifications. Bidding was opened on July 25 2024 and three firms submitted unit‑price bids ranging from $1.23 M to $1.84 M (total with contingency up to $2.09 M). Addenda issued in July added detailed erosion‑control, traffic‑management, and pedestrian hybrid beacon design requirements. The project includes a 10 % DBE subcontracting goal and requires the contractor to be licensed in NC and pre‑qualified with NCDOT. No award date has been announced.
• Scope: grading, sub‑base, concrete culverts, asphalt paving, utility relocations (water, sewer, storm‑drain), erosion‑control, signage, and pedestrian hybrid beacon installation.
• Contract type: unit‑price (lump‑sum) solicitation for a single‑prime contractor; bid guarantee 90 days.
• Key requirements: NCDOT‑approved specifications, NC contractor licensing, NCDOT pre‑qualification, 10 % DBE subcontracting, acknowledgment of Addenda 1 & 2, and provision of all traffic‑control devices and temporary pavement.