MA00033 / PR37311 – Extend Fiber Optic Cable from NCDOT ITS Devices to MCNC Junction Boxes

North Carolina DOT’s Division One is soliciting competitive sealed bids to install fiber‑optic cable that will connect its Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) devices to Mountain‑Crest‑Network‑Communications (MCNC) junction boxes across Currituck, Dare, and Pasquotank counties. The work requires qualified contractors to be pre‑qualified, submit a mandatory bid bond, and meet Phase 2 Buy‑America requirements (U.S. final assembly and ≥ 55 % U.S. component cost). Bids are due July 29 2026, with contract performance beginning October 12 2026 and completing by April 30 2027. • Install fiber‑optic cable and associated conduit from NCDOT ITS devices to MCNC junction boxes in three counties. • Must be pre‑qualified as a Bidder/PO Prime Contractor and provide a bid bond per Article 102‑10. • Must comply with Phase 2 Buy‑America rules (U.S. final assembly & ≥ 55 % U.S. component value). • Project schedule: start Oct 12 2026, finish Apr 30 2027 (approximately 6 months). • Primary contact: Mark S. Winslow, Division Contract Engineer, (252) 482‑1866.