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Technical Specifications
HOLLY STREET SIDEWALK PROJECT
TOWN OF VASS
Moore County, North Carolina
Prepared for:
TOWN OF VASS
North Carolina
Prepared by:
Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc.
NC License #F-0102
421 Fayetteville Street, Suite 600
Raleigh, NC 27601
(919) 677-2000
3/18/2026
KH Project # 016586000
March 2026
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CONTRACT PROPOSAL
COUNTY: MOORE
DESCRIPTION: HOLLY STREET SIDEWALK PROJECT IN VASS, NC.
DATE OF ADVERTISEMENT: MARCH 19, 2026
BID SUBMISSION DUE DATE: APRIL 17, 2026, AT 5:00 PM EST.
*** NOTICE ***
ALL BIDDERS SHALL COMPLY WITH ALL APPLICABLE LAWS REGULATING THE PRACTICE OF
GENERAL CONTRACTING AS CONTAINED IN CHAPTER 87 OF THE GENERAL STATUTES OF
NORTH CAROLINA. FOR CONTRACTS $30,000 OR MORE, EXCEPT FOR CERTAIN SPECIALTY
WORK AS DETERMINED BY THE LICENSING BOARD, BIDDERS ARE REQUIRESD TO BECOME
LICENSED BY THE NC LICENSING BOARD. NON-LICENSED BIDDERS ARE PERMITED 60 DAYS
AFTER BID OPENING TO OBTAIN PROPER LICENSING FOR THE TYPE OF PROJECT BEING LET.
BIDDERS SHALL ALSO COMPLY WITH ALL OTHER APPLICABLE LAWS REGULATING THE
PRACTICES OF ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING AND
REFRIGERATION CONTRACTING AS CONTAINED IN CHAPTER 87 OF THE GENERAL STATUTES
OF NORTH CAROLINA.
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NAME OF BIDDER
______________________________________________________________________________
ADDRESS OF BIDDER
RETURN BIDS TO: TOWN OF VASS
ATTENTION: LINDSAY WHITSON
PERSON’S TITLE: COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DIRECTOR, CENTRAL PINES REGIONAL
COUNCIL
PHYSICAL ADDRESS: TOWN OF VASS 140 N ALMA STREET, VASS, NC 28394
ALL BIDS MUST BE RECEIVED PRIOR TO 5:00 P.M. ON THE BID SUBMISSION DUE DATE.
BID SCHEDULE
Advertisement Date
Final Date for Questions
Final Addendum Issued
Bid Submission Due
MARCH 19, 2026
APRIL 3, 2026, 5:00 PM
APRIL 10, 2026
APRIL 17, 2026, 5:00 PM
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
CONTRACT PROPOSAL ........................................................................................................... 2
TABLE OF CONTENTS ............................................................................................................. 3
INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS ................................................................................................ 5
PROCEDURE FOR REPORTING NORTH CAROLINA SALES TAX ............................... 7
NCDOT STANDARD NOTES (STATE FUNDED) .................................................................. 8
ALLOWABLE CHANGES TO THE NCDOT 2024 STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS: ... 10
PROJECT SPECIAL PROVISIONS........................................................................................ 12
GENERAL................................................................................................................................... 12
BUILD AMERICA, BUY AMERICA (BABA)...................................................................... 12
CONTRACT TIME AND LIQUIDATED DAMAGES:......................................................... 12
INTERMEDIATE CONTRACT TIME NUMBER ICT 1 & LIQUIDATED DAMAGES .... 13
NO MAJOR CONTRACT ITEMS: ......................................................................................... 14
NO SPECIALTY ITEMS......................................................................................................... 14
NO FUEL PRICE ADJUSTMENT:......................................................................................... 14
NO ASPHALT PRICE ADJUSTMENT:................................................................................. 14
MINORITY BUSINESS ENTERPRISE AND WOMEN BUSINESS ENTERPRISE (LOCAL
GOVERNMENT AGENCIES):............................................................................................... 14
RESTRICTIONS ON ITS EQUIPMENT AND SERVICES: ................................................. 30
USE OF UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEM (UAS):.......................................................... 30
EQUIPMENT IDLING GUIDELINES ................................................................................... 31
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION HOTLINE:................................................. 31
SUBSURFACE INFORMATION: .......................................................................................... 32
TWELVE MONTH GUARANTEE ........................................................................................ 32
EROSION AND SEDIMENT CONTROL/STORMWATER CERTIFICATION (LGA):..... 32
PROCEDURE FOR MONITORING BORROW PIT DISCHARGE ..................................... 35
ROADWAY ................................................................................................................................. 37
CLEARING AND GRUBBING - METHOD II: ..................................................................... 37
BURNING RESTRICTIONS: ................................................................................................. 37
LUMP SUM GRADING:......................................................................................................... 37
GEOTEXTILE FOR SUBGRADE STABILIZATION:.......................................................... 37
DETECTABLE WARNING SURFACE AT CURB RAMPS: ............................................... 38
GENERERIC FENCING ITEM – METAL RAIL .................................................................. 39
ADJUSTMENT OF MANHOLES, METER BOXES, AND VALVE BOXES: .................... 40
MAINTAINING ACCESS....................................................................................................... 40
STORAGE OF MATERIALS.................................................................................................. 41
USE OF PREMISES ................................................................................................................ 41
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EROSION CONTROL............................................................................................................... 42
FABRIC INSERT INLET PROTECTION .............................................................................. 42
STABILIZATION REQUIREMENTS:................................................................................... 43
CONCRETE WASHOUT STRUCTURE................................................................................ 46
UTILITIES BY OTHERS PROJECT SPECIAL PROVISION ....................................... UO-1
STANDARD SPECIAL PROVISION ...................................................................................... 50
AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS – TERMINATION OF CONTRACTS................................... 50
NCDOT GENERAL SEED SPECIFICATION FOR SEED QUALITY ................................ 51
ERRATA .................................................................................................................................. 54
PLANT AND PEST QUARANTINES.................................................................................... 57
TITLE VI AND NONDISCRIMINATION ............................................................................. 58
MINORITY AND FEMALE EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS....................................... 67
REQUIRED CONTRACT PROVISIONS FEDERAL-AID CONSTRUCTION
CONTRACTS .......................................................................................................................... 81
ON-THE-JOB TRAINING ...................................................................................................... 95
MINIMUM WAGES................................................................................................................ 98
ADDENDA ............................................................................................................................ 103
FORMS ........................................................................................................................................ F1
AGREEMENT.…………………………………………………………………………..…...F-2
NOTICE TO PROCEED……………………………………………………………………...F-9
BID BOND..…………………………………………………………………………..……..F-10
PAYMENT BOND…………………………………………………………………...……...F-17
PERFORMANCE BOND………………………………………………………………...…F-26
BID FORM………………………………………………………………………………..…F-35
NON-COLLUSION, DEBARMENT AND GIFT BAN CERTIFICATION.…………..…..F-37
DEBARMENT CERTIFICATION…………………………………………………….……F-43
LETTER OF INTENT TO PERFORM AS A SUBCONTRACTOR.…………………..…..F-45
LISTING OF DBE SUBCONTRACTORS……………………………………………….…F-46
APPENDIX
RIGHT OF WAY ENCROACHMENT AGREEMENT
GEOTECHNICAL ROADWAY INVENTORY
GEOTECHNICAL ROADWAY RECOMMENDATIONS
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INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS
PLEASE READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE PREPARING AND
SUBMITTING YOUR BID.
Please read all instructions and applicable articles found in the 2024 NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS FOR ROADS
AND STRUCTURES available at the website listed below carefully before preparing and
submitting your bid.
https://connect.ncdot.gov/resources/Specifications/2024StandardSpecifications/2024%20St
andard%20Specifications%20for%20Roads%20and%20Structures.pdf
All bids shall be prepared and submitted in accordance with Articles 102-8, 102-10, 102-13,
102-14 and 102-15 of the Standard Specifications and the following additions and exceptions.
Failure to comply with any requirement shall cause the bid to be considered irregular and
shall be grounds for rejection of the bid.
1. The bid form furnished by TOWN OF VASS with the proposal shall be used and shall not be
altered in any manner. DO NOT SEPARATE THE BID FORM FROM THE PROPOSAL
FORMS! Each bid proposal must be accompanied by all appropriate forms and documentation
to be considered responsive.
2. Bid Bonds will be required.
3. ONLY electronic bids will be accepted.
4. All entries on the bid form, including signatures, shall be written in ink and scanned when
finalized.
5. The Bidder shall submit a unit price for every item on the bid form. The unit prices for the
various contract items shall be written in figures. ***Unit prices must be limited to TWO
decimal places.***
6. An amount bid shall be entered on the bid form for every item. The amount bid for each item
shall be determined by multiplying each unit bid by the quantity for that item, and shall be written
in figures in the "Amount Bid" column of the form.
7. The total amount bid shall be written in figures in the proper place on the bid form. The total
amount shall be determined by adding the amounts bid for each item.
8. Changes in any entry shall be made by marking through the entry in ink and making the correct
entry adjacent thereto in ink. A representative of the Bidder shall initial the change in ink. Do not
use “White Out” or similar product to make corrections.
9. The bid shall be properly executed. All bids shall show the following information:
a. Name of individual, firm, corporation, partnership, or joint venture submitting bid.
b. Name of individual or representative submitting bid and position or title.
c. Name, signature, and position or title of witness.
d. Federal Identification Number
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