PRB.41630; WBS 51830.2.13.70; HELENE RELIEF - PRB.41630 Bridge Replacement on Private Road at 110 Hummingbird Lane, Old Fort in McDowell County

Description: Subject: Invitation to Bid on Purchase Order Contract PRB.41630 County: McDowell Project Description: Helene Relief - Construction of Standard Bridge Replacement at 110 Hummingbird Lane, Old Fort The North Carolina Department of Public Safety Emergency Management Division and the Department of Transportation are requesting bids for the construction of a Standard Bridge Replacement on a private road located at 110 Hummingbird Lane in Old Fort over Newberry Creek in McDowell County to be let at 2:00 PM on Wednesday, December 2, 2026. The date of availability for bridge construction at site is the date the Contractor begins work, but not before January 15, 2026 and no later than July 4, 2027. The completion date for this contract is the date that is sixty (60) consecutive calendar days after and including the date of availability. Because of the unusual nature of the work involved and in order for all prospective bidders to have extensive knowledge of the project, an open, virtual Pre-Bid Conference will be held for all interested parties on Wednesday, November 18, 2026 at 10:00 am. This is not a mandatory pre-bid conference; however, all potential bidders are strongly encouraged to attend. Any firm that wishes to bid as a prime contractor shall be prequalified as a Bidder or PO Prime Contractor prior to submitting a bid. Firms that wish to perform as a subcontractor to the prime contractor must be prequalified prior to beginning work on the project. The North Carolina Department of Transportation, in accordance with the provisions of Title VI of the Civil Rights of 1964 (78 Stat.252) and the Regulations of the Department of Transportation (49 C.F.R., Part 21), issued pursuant to such act, hereby notifies all bidders that it will affirmatively insure that the contract entered into pursuant to this notice will be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder without discrimination on the grounds of sex, race, color, or national origin. The bid opening will be conducted live at 2:00 PM at the Division 13 Office located at 55 Orange Street, Asheville, NC 28801. Remote participation is available for the bid opening beginning at 1:50 PM on December 2, 2026. Contact for Division Thirteen: 55 Orange Street, Asheville, NC 28801-2340. Telephone: (828) 250-3000. Fax: (828) 251-6394. Customer Service: 1-877-368-4968.