PRB.38765 Construction of Standard and Modular Bridges Over Rock Creek in Alleghany County and Over Cove Creek in Watauga County Addendum 1

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
JOSH STEIN DANIEL H. JOHNSON
GOVERNOR SECRE TARY
August 12, 2026
NOTICE TO PROSPECTIVE BIDDERS
Subject: Invitation to Bid on Purchase Order Contract PRB.38765
County: Alleghany and Watauga
Project Description: Helene Relief - Construction of Standard and Modular Bridge Replacements at
- 142 Doe Ridge Rd, Sparta
- 6252 Old Hwy 421, Zionville
The North Carolina Department of Public Safety Emergency Management Division and the
Department of Transportation are requesting bids for the construction of modular and standard
bridges on private roads over Rock Creek at 142 Doe Ridge Rd, Sparta in Alleghany County and
over Cove Cree; at 6252 Old US Hwy 421, Zionville in Watauga County to be let at 2:00 PM on
Wednesday, September 16, 2026.
The date of availability for bridge construction at Site 003-01-6d96a (142 Doe Ridge Rd) is the
date the Contractor begins work, but not before October 18, 2026 and no later than July 2, 2027.
The completion date for this contract is the date that is sixty (60) consecutive calendar days after
and including the date of availability.
The date of availability for bridge construction at Site 095-01-f5f4a (6252 Old US Hwy 421), is
the date the Contractor begins work, but not before October 18, 2026 and no later than July 2,
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, September 2, 2026 at 10:00 am.
Microsoft Teams meeting:
https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/24020359290881?p=GkSksDYulRBdZKzvl4
+1 984-204-1487,,244062709# United States, Raleigh
Phone conference ID: 244 062 709#
This is not a mandatory pre-bid conference however all potential bidders are strongly
encouraged to attend.
Mailing Address: Telephone: (828) 250-3000 Location:
NC DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Fax: (828) 251-6394 55 ORANGE STREET
DIVISION THIRTEEN Customer Service: 1-877-368-4968 ASHEVILLE, NC 28801-2340
55 ORANGE STREET
ASHEVILLE, NC 28801-2340
Website: www.ncdot.gov

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Sealed bids must be received in the NC Department of Transportation Division Office at 55
Orange Street, Asheville, NC 28801 by 2:00 p.m. on September 16, 2026. Bids must be submitted
on the official bid sheet included in the proposal and display the following statement on the front
of the envelope:
QUOTATION FOR: CONTRACT - PRB.38765 - CONSTRUCTION OF STANDARD
AND MODULAR BRIDGES AT 142 DOE RIDGE RD, SPARTA IN ALLEGHANY
COUNTY AND 6252 OLD US HWY 421, ZIONVILLE IN WATAUGACOUNTY TO BE
OPENED AT 2:00 PM ON, SEPTEMBER 16, 2026.
ATTN: CHAD LOFTIS
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. Information regarding
prequalification can be found at:
https://connect.ncdot.gov/business/Prequal/Pages/default.aspx.
If you are unsure as to whether your firm is currently prequalified by the Department's
Contractual Services Unit, a search of the Directory of Firms can be performed at the following
website:
https://www.ebs.nc.gov/VendorDirectory/search.html?s=pbs&a=new
It shall be the responsibility of the bidder to check our website for any addenda prior to
submitting their bids.
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. Click the link below to join remotely at 1:50 PM on September 16,
2026.
Click here to join the meeting or by phone at +1 984-204-1487,,354398523#United States,
Raleigh Phone conference ID: 354 398 523#
Sincerely,
Chad Loftis
Division Contracts Engineer
cc: Tim Anderson, P.E., Division 13 Engineer
Michael Poe, P.E., Division 11 Engineer
Kristin Moyle, NCDPS/NCEM
Chris Deyton, P.E., Deputy Division 13 Engineer
Gabriel Johnson, P.E., Division 13 Project Manager
Steve Cannon, P.E., Division 13 Project Development Engineer
Brendan Merithew, P.E., Division 13 Project Team Lead