Description
The North Carolina Department of Transportation is seeking qualified contractors to replace and rehabilitate four bridges (185, 186, 275, 317) on State Road 1356 (Old Johns River Road) over the Johns River in Caldwell County. The scope includes grading, paving, drainage, and structural bridge work, with an electronic‑only bidding process and a required 5 % bid bond. Pre‑qualification with NCDOT is mandatory, and a general contractor’s license is required for contracts exceeding $40 k. The project is scheduled to become available on January 5 2027 and must be completed by April 24 2031.
• Scope: bridge replacement/rehabilitation plus associated roadway grading, paving, and drainage.
• Procurement: electronic bidding only; 5 % bid bond (or cash/guaranteed deposit within 14 days post‑award).
• Key dates: Notice posted 10/29/2026, bid opening 11/19/2026, work start 1/5/2027, completion 4/24/2031.
• Eligibility: NCDOT pre‑qualified contractors with a valid general contractor’s license; required certifications include non‑collusion, de‑barment, and gift‑ban statements.
• Contact: Bethany Elmore, Division Contract Engineer ([email protected], (336) 903‑9115).