IFB No. 26-071 | Bus Stop Improvements Group M Addendum 1

Notice Page
INVITATION FOR BID (IFB) No. 26-071
FOR
BUS STOP IMPROVEMENTS GROUP M
Research Triangle Regional Public Transportation Authority dba GoTriangle (GoTriangle), as authorized
under the N.C.G.S. 160A-610, is seeking to establish a contract for the above-mentioned services.
The Invitation For Bid (IFB) document is available for download at the GoTriangle's website:
https://GoTriangle.org/procurement-opportunities .
Publish Date: February 24, 2026
Bid Due Date & Time: March 12, 2026 by 2:00 pm local NC time
Delivery Location: Sealed bid envelope shall be delivered to:
GoTriangle
Attn: Tim Heule, Procurement Officer
4600 Emperor Blvd, Suite 100
Durham, NC 27703
Bid No. 26-071 shall be clearly written on the outside of the envelope.
Pre-Bid Meeting: March 3, 2026 at 10:00 am local NC time
Location: GoTriangle
4600 Emperor Blvd, Suite 100 Durham, NC 27703
Instructions for preparing and submitting a bid are provided in the Instructions to
Bidders section of this document. To be deemed responsive and responsible, bidders
must submit all items specified in Section 5. of the Instructions to Bidders.
Late bids will not be accepted. All Inquiries regarding this solicitation shall be submitted to:
Tim Heule, Procurement Officer
Email: THeule@GoTriangle.org Office: 919-485-7559
GOTRIANGLE RESERVES THE RIGHT TO REJECT ANY OR ALL PROPOSALS.

IFB No. 26-071, Bus Stop Improvements Group M
Table of Contents
NOTICE PAGE .......................................................................................................... 1
BACKGROUND ........................................................................................................ 4
SPECIFICATIONS ..................................................................................................... 5
1. MOBILIZATION/TRAVEL TIME .............................................................................. 5
2. DEMOLITION ..................................................................................................... 5
3. EARTHWORK ..................................................................................................... 5
4. EROSION CONTROL ......................................................................................... 10
5. TRAFFIC CONTROL .......................................................................................... 13
6. THERMOPLASTIC & PAINT PAVEMENT MARKINGS .............................................. 13
7. GRASS SOD/MULCH ........................................................................................ 14
8. FULL DEPTH ASPHALT PAVEMENT, 12" .............................................................. 16
9. 4" CONCRETE SIDEWALK ................................................................................. 17
10. 6" CONCRETE SIDEWALK ................................................................................. 17
11. 6" SHELTER PAD .............................................................................................. 17
12. REMOVE & REPLACE _6" CONCRETE SIDEWALK ................................................ 18
13. 2'-6" CURB & GUTTER ...................................................................................... 18
14. INSTALL SHELTERS, BENCHES, AND OTHER AMENITIES ..................................... 18
15. AMENITY ITEMS & MODELS TO BE INSTALLED .................................................... 19
16. RELOCATE SIGN .............................................................................................. 20
17. ADJUST UTILITY BOX/VAULT .............................................................................. 21
18. STEEL PIPE BOLLARDS ..................................................................................... 21
19. INSTALL BUS STOP SECURTIY LIGHTING SYSTEM ............................................... 22
20. SURVEY CONSTRUCTION STAKES ..................................................................... 22
21. MATERIALS SAMPLING & TESTING ..................................................................... 23
22. CLEARING AND GRUBBING .............................................................................. 23
23. SHOULDER AND FILL SLOPE MATERIAL (LUMP SUM EARTHWORK) ..................... 24
24. BURNING RESTRICTIONS ................................................................................. 24
25. COORDINATION WITH UTILITY COMPANIES ...................................................... 24
26. NCDOT ERRATA ............................................................................................... 25
27. SITES REQUIRING FINAL AGREEMENTS ............................................................. 26
EXHIBIT A: DRAWINGS .......................................................................................... 28
TERMS AND CONDITIONS ..................................................................................... 29
1. Services........................................................................................................................................................................2 9
2. Time of Commencement and Completion ............................................................................................................... 29
3. Invoicing and Compensation ...................................................................................................................................... 29
4. Workmanship and Quality of Services/Warranties .................................................................................................. 30
5. Laws and Safety Standards ........................................................................................................................................ 31
6. Retainage .....................................................................................................................................................................3 2
7. Changes in the Services..............................................................................................................................................3 3
8. Services on GoTriangle's Premises ........................................................................................................................... 33
9. Conflict of Interest.......................................................................................................................................................3 4
10. Termination ..................................................................................................................................................................3 4
11. Indemnification and Hold Harmless .......................................................................................................................... 35
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12. Dispute Resolution ......................................................................................................................................................3 6
13. Choice of Law / Forum................................................................................................................................................3 7
14. Insurance .....................................................................................................................................................................3 7
15. Independent Contractor ............................................................................................................................................. 37
16. Accuracy of Financial Statements ............................................................................................................................. 38
17. Non-Discrimination.....................................................................................................................................................3 8
18. Covenant Against Contingent Fees ........................................................................................................................... 38
19. Delegation and Assignment ....................................................................................................................................... 38
20. Nonwaiver ....................................................................................................................................................................3 8
21. Merger ..........................................................................................................................................................................3 9
22. Reference ....................................................................................................................................................................3 9
23. Contractor's Personnel ..............................................................................................................................................3 9
24. Regulatory Compliance ..............................................................................................................................................3 9
25. Availability of Funds ....................................................................................................................................................3 9
26. Notices .........................................................................................................................................................................4 0
27. No Third-Party Rights ..................................................................................................................................................4 0
28. Severability ..................................................................................................................................................................4 0
29. Survivorship ................................................................................................................................................................. 41
30. Attachments ................................................................................................................................................................4 1
31. Separate Counterparts ...............................................................................................................................................4 1
32. Certification on Israel Boycott .................................................................................................................................... 41
33. Iran Divestment Act ....................................................................................................................................................4 1
34. E-Verify .........................................................................................................................................................................4 2
35. Debarment Policy........................................................................................................................................................4 2
36. Force Majeure ..............................................................................................................................................................4 2
EXHIBIT B: FEDERAL REQUIREMENTS .................................................................... 43
INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS ................................................................................. 67
ATTACHMENTS ...................................................................................................... 73
ATTACHMENT A - BIDDER'S INFORMATION FORM ................................................. 74
ATTACHMENT B - BID FORM ................................................................................... 75
ATTACHMENT C - MINIMUM INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS ..................................... 76
ATTACHMENT D - E-VERIFY EMPLOYER COMPLIANCE STATEMENT ........................ 79
ATTACHMENT E - IRAN DIVESTMENT ACT CERTIFICATION ..................................... 80
ATTACHMENT F - ISRAEL DIVESTMENT ACT CERTIFICATION .................................. 81
ATTACHMENT G - CERTIFICATION REGARDING CONFLICT OF INTEREST ............... 82
ATTACHMENT H - STATEMENT OF NON-COLLUSION .............................................. 83
ATTACHMENT I - STATEMENT OF JUDGMENTS ....................................................... 84
ATTACHMENT J - RESPONSIVENESS AND RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT ................ 85
ATTACHMENT K - BIDDERS REFERENCES .............................................................. 86
ATTACHMENT L - RESPONSE CHECKLIST ............................................................... 87
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Background
GoTriangle is a regional public transit agency serving Durham, Orange, and Wake counties in North
Carolina. The agency provides essential mobility services through fixed-route bus service,
paratransit, and other commuter programs. As the region continues to grow, GoTriangle remains
committed to maintaining transit infrastructure that is safe, accessible, and supportive of reliable
service for all riders.
Pursuant to N.C.G.S. 143-129, GoTriangle is hereby issuing this Invitation for Bid (IFB) to solicit
bids from qualified firms capable of delivering high-quality, cost-effective construction services in
support of its mission to provide safe, reliable, and equitable public transportation throughout the
region.
The scope of this project includes site amenity and improvements to bus stops Group M located
within the Durham City Limits listed in the Scope of Work below. The awarded contractor shall be
responsible for providing all labor, tools, equipment, machinery, and materials necessary to
complete the work in full compliance with the contract terms. The work shall consist of clearing,
grading, concrete pads and sidewalks, installing amenities, traffic control, and other related
items.
Instructions for submitting a bid are provided in the Instructions to Bidders section of the
solicitation. To be deemed responsive and responsible, bidders must submit all items specified
in Section 5. Bid Package of the Instructions to Bidders.
Anticipated Project Schedule
Invitation For Bid Issued: February 24, 2026
Non-Manditory Pre-Bid Meeting: M arch 3, 2026 at 10:00 am local NC time
Requests For Clarifications Due: March 6, 2026
Addendum Published: March 10, 2026
Bids Due: March 12, 2026 by 2:00 pm local NC time
Informal Bid Opening: March 12, 2026 2:00 pm local NC time
Contract Execution: Upon Board Of Trustees Approval (as applicable)
Project Completion Date: 90 Days after Notice to Proceed is issued
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Specifications
1. MOBILIZATION/TRAVEL TIME
Mobilization/Travel Time payment will be made by Lump Sum and is to include all mobilization of
the contractor's equipment and personnel to perform the work required under this contract.
2. DEMOLITION
Demolition will be completed in accordance with Section 200 of the latest version of the NCDOT
Standard Specifications for Roads and Structures. Removal of existing benches, curb and gutter,
sidewalk, asphalt pavement, pipes, trimming of trees, trees and bushes within the construction
limits, amenities are included in this work. Removal of additional concrete curbs, sidewalks, or
other structures to the nearest joint when within two feet of joint will be considered incidental to
Demolition and no additional payment shall be made unless otherwise noted and approved by the
Engineer.
The hauling, transport, and delivery of amenities or other items to be returned to the Owner's
facilities is considered incidental to Demolition.
Perform clearing on this project to the limits established by "Method of Clearing - Method II" shown
on Standard No. 200.02 of the NCDOT 2024 Roadway Standard Drawings.
Demolition payment will be made by lump sum and is to include all labor, materials,
transportation, and incidentals required to suitably remove and properly haul all salvaged
materials or to properly dispose of as noted on the plans.
The Contractor shall be required to maintain mailboxes, signs, and all miscellaneous
appurtenances impacted by the construction activities in working order for the duration of
construction and as directed by the Engineer. Work on the same items shall be done in a timely
manner. No separate payment for work on these items will be made as the work will be
considered incidental to other items in the contract unless otherwise noted in the contract
documents, including final relocation of mailboxes, signs, and other miscellaneous
appurtenances.
3. EARTHWORK
The work covered by this section consists of the excavation, placement, and compaction or
satisfactory disposal of all materials encountered within the limits of the work necessary for the
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construction of the project in conformity with the lines, grades, and typical sections shown on the
plans or established by the Engineer.
The Contractor shall fill areas that settle unevenly during the course of construction at no
additional cost to the Owner.
UNCLASSIFIED EXCAVATION
All material excavated in order to achieve the site lines, grades, and cross sections shown on the
plans shall be classified as Unclassified Excavation.
Whenever encountered during work, remove any trash and non-natural debris. Remove all roots
and pieces of wood or debris larger than three (3) inches in diameter.
All suitable material removed in the excavation shall be used as far as practicable in the formation
of embankments, subgrades, and shoulders, and at such other places as may be indicated on the
plans or directed by the Engineer. Unsuitable material and excess excavated material not required
for construction of embankments shall be properly disposed of offsite at no additional cost to the
Owner.
The intersection of slopes with natural ground surfaces, including the beginning and ending of cut
slopes, shall be uniformly rounded as shown on the plans or as may be directed by the Engineer.
Concurrent with the excavation of cuts, the Contractor shall construct intercepting berm ditches
or earth berms along and on top of the cut slopes at locations shown on the plans or designated
by the Engineer. All slopes shall be finished to reasonably uniform surfaces acceptable for seeding
and mulching operations. All protruding roots and other objectionable vegetation shall be
removed from slopes.
When the Contractor's excavation operations encounter graves, the operations shall be
temporarily discontinued in the vicinity of the graves and not resumed until so directed by the
Engineer.
When the Contractor's excavation operations encounter artifacts of historical or archeological
significance, the operations shall be temporarily discontinued in the vicinity of the artifacts and
not resumed until so directed by the Engineer. Disposition of the artifacts shall be in accordance
with the requirements of the State Division of Archives and History.
A tolerance of plus or minus 0.10 foot from the established grade will be permitted in the roadbed
after it has been graded to a uniform surface.
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The Contractor shall be responsible during construction and until final acceptance for the
maintenance of all work covered by this section.
During construction and until final acceptance, the Contractor shall shape the excavated surface
to provide for the drainage of surface runoff along and throughout the length of the cut, shall
construct temporary ditches, and use any other methods necessary to maintain the work covered
by this section so that the work will not contribute to excessive soil erosion.
As much as practicable, the Contractor shall perform the work covered by this subsection and the
construction of embankments in such a manner that cut and fill slopes will be completed to final
slopes and grade in a continuous operation. The operation of removing excavation material from
any cut and the placement of embankment in any fill shall be a continuous operation to
completion unless otherwise permitted by the Engineer.
If grading operations are suspended for any reason whatsoever, partially completed cut and fill
slopes shall be brought to the required slope and the work of seeding and mulching or other
required erosion control operations shall be performed.
EMBANKMENT
The work covered by this subsection consists of placing in embankments, backfills, and earth
berms, suitable material excavated as previously described by these specifications in conformity
with the lines, grades, and typical cross sections shown on the plans or established by the
Engineer. It shall include the preparation of the areas upon which the embankment is to be
constructed; the formation, compaction, stability, and maintenance of the embankment.
Before embankment construction is begun, all vegetation, debris, deleterious and unsuitable
material shall be removed from the area within the limits of the embankment.
Embankment material and backfill material shall consist of clean, readily compactible earthen
material with a maximum particle size of two (2) inches. Embankment material shall be free from
debris, organic matter, frozen or deleterious material, and shall be approved for use by the Owner.
The embankment material shall be deposited and spread in successive, uniform, approximately
horizontal layers of not more than eight (8) inches in depth, loose measurement, for the full width
of the cross section, and shall be kept approximately level by the use of effective spreading
equipment. Each layer of the embankment shall be thoroughly compacted as hereinafter
specified. Hauling shall be distributed over the full width of the embankment, and in no case will
deep ruts be allowed to form during the construction of the embankment. The embankment shall
be properly drained at all times.
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All embankment material shall be compacted as specified herein unless otherwise provided in the
contract or directed by the Engineer. Compaction equipment used by the Contractor shall be
adequate to produce the required compaction and produce a uniformly constructed embankment
with all layers uniformly bound to all preceding layers.
The embankment material shall be compacted to at least 95% of the maximum dry density
obtained by compacting a sample of the material in accordance with ASTM D-698, except for the
upper one foot of subbase below pavement base, which shall be compacted to at least 100% of
the maximum dry density obtained by compacting a sample in accordance with ASTM D-698.
Embankment materials shall be compacted at a moisture content satisfactory to the Engineer,
which shall be approximately that required to produce the maximum dry density. The Contractor
shall dry or add moisture to the embankment material when required to provide a uniformly
compacted and stable embankment.
Backfill materials placed around and over pipe culverts, box culverts, and arch culverts, and
embankment materials placed around other structures, shall be clean select material. The
material shall be placed and compacted in a manner, which will avoid unbalanced loading and will
not produce undue stress on the structure. Such embankments shall be placed in loose layers
not to exceed six (6) inches in depth and each layer shall be thoroughly compacted as hereinafter
specified. All pipe culverts, box culverts, and arch culverts, after being backfilled as specified in
this subsection, shall be protected by a three (3) foot cover of fill at any time that heavy hauling
equipment is permitted to cross during construction of the roadway. Any damage or displacement
to culverts or other structures due to the Contractor's operation shall be corrected or repaired by
the Contractor prior to final acceptance at no cost to the Owner.
The Contractor shall be responsible during construction and until final acceptance for the
maintenance of all embankments made under the contract.
During construction and until final acceptance, the Contractor shall construct temporary or
permanent earth berms along the outer edges of the top surface of the embankment, construct
temporary ditches, shape the embankment surface to provide for the drainage of surface runoff
along and throughout the length of the embankments, and use any other methods necessary to
maintain the work covered by this section so that the work will not contribute to excessive soil
erosion.
The contractor shall replace, at no cost to the Owner, any portion of embankments, which have
become displaced or damaged due to carelessness or neglect on the part of the Contractor.
Where the work has been properly constructed, completely drained, and properly maintained, and
damage occurs due to natural causes, the Contractor will be paid at the contract unit price for the
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excavated material required to make necessary repairs to such damage. Measurements of
quantities must be performed and approved prior to commencement of work.
All embankments shall be brought to the grade shown on the plans, or established by the Engineer,
prior to final inspection and acceptance by the Engineer.
UNDERCUT EXCAVATION
The work covered by this subsection consists of the excavation, placement, and compaction
and/or satisfactory disposal of materials removed from a location below the finished graded cross
section.
When the Engineer determines that the natural soil materials are undesirable in their location or
condition, the Engineer may require the Contractor to remove this undesirable material and
backfill with approved material properly compacted.
Where undercutting is required adjacent to or beneath the location of a proposed drainage
structure, undercut and backfill shall be done over a sufficient distance adjacent to the installation
to prevent future operations from disturbing the completed drainage structure.
All materials removed in the work of undercut excavation will be classified by the Engineer as either
suitable for use without excessive manipulation and utilized by the Contractor elsewhere in the
work, or unsuitable for further use and disposed of by the Contractor as directed by the Engineer.
The Contractor shall conduct undercut operations in such a way that the Engineer can take the
necessary measurements before any backfill is placed.
Backfill in undercut areas shall be placed as a continuous operation along with the undercutting
operation. Backfill material shall not be placed in water unless otherwise permitted by the
Engineer.
BORROW EXCAVATION
The work covered by this subsection consists of the excavation of approved material from borrow
sources and the hauling and placing of this material as required on the plans or as directed by the
Engineer. It shall also include the satisfactory disposal of any material from the borrow source
which is not suitable for use. All work covered by this subsection shall be in accordance with
Section 230 of the latest version of the NCDOT Standard Specifications for Roads and Structures.
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PAYMENT
Earthwork payment will be made by Lump Sum and to include all labor, materials, transportation,
and incidentals required to perform the work described within this section including, but not
limited to, excavation, removal and disposal of undesirable material, backfilling with suitable
material, constructing embankments necessary to achieve the grades indicated on the plans, and
maintaining the work.
4. EROSION CONTROL
Temporary and permanent erosion control measures shall be furnished, constructed, maintained,
and removed in accordance with the current NCDOT standard specifications with the exception
of Method of Measurement and Payment. Erosion control measures shall be provided for all land
disturbing activities in accordance with the Contract Documents and/or an erosion control plan
approved by the North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources (NCDENR).
Temporary measures shall be installed by the Contractor, then inspected by the Inspector for
compliance prior to any land disturbing activity. The inspection and approval process shall be
required on each phase of construction. All permanent erosion control measures shall be
incorporated into the work at the earliest practical time. All temporary measures shall be
maintained until the permanent measures have taken effect. Temporary and permanent measures
shall be coordinated to provide effective and continuous erosion control throughout the
construction and post-construction period to minimize siltation of streams, lakes, reservoirs, and
other impoundments, ground surfaces, and other property. These measures shall remain in effect
until final approval for removal is given by the Inspector and/or the NCDENR at which time the
Contractor shall remove all temporary erosion control measures at no additional cost to the
Owner.
The Contractor shall be familiar with the applicable provisions of the Sedimentation Pollution
Control Act of 1973, General Statutes, Chapter 113A, Article 4. The Contractor shall be
responsible for incorporating conservation procedures necessary to comply with this act in
minimizing erosion and sediment pollution associated with the construction of this project as
directed by the Engineer.
The Contractor shall be financially responsible for any and all fines that result from the
Contractor's failure to install and/or maintain erosion control measures in accordance with the
Contract Documents.
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