SW-111 CURB RAMP, CURB & GUTTER REPAIRS 2027

CITY OF DURHAM, NORTH CAROLINA
PROJECT MANUAL
INCLUDING
BIDDING DOCUMENTS, CONTRACT DOCUMENTS, AND TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
FOR
CONTRACT: SW-111
Curb Ramp, Curb & Gutter Repairs 2027
Environmental & Street Services Department
Engineering & Stormwater Division
101 City Hall Plaza
Durham, North Carolina 27701

CONTRACT: SW-111
Curb Ramp, Curb & Gutter Repairs 2027
ENGINEERING & STORMWATER DIVISION
ENVIRONMENTAL & STREET SERVICES DEPARTMENT
CITY OF DURHAM, NORTH CAROLINA

CITY OF DURHAM MAYOR
AND CITY COUNCIL
Leonardo Williams, Mayor
Javiera Caballero, Mayor Pro Tempore
Nate Baker
Shanetta Burris
Chelsea Cook
Matt Kopac
Carl Rist
CITY OF DURHAM STAFF
W. Bowman "Bo" Ferguson, City Manager
Kimberly Rehberg, City Attorney
Paola Roland, Acting, City Clerk
Marvin G. Williams, Director of Environmental & Street Services
Clint Blackburn, Project Design & Delivery Manager

CITY OF DURHAM
CONTRACT PROPOSAL
CONTRACT NUMBER: SW-111
COUNTY: DURHAM
DESCRIPTION: Curb Ramp, Curb & Gutter Repairs 2027
DATE OF ADVERTISEMENT: September 8, 2026
PRE-BID MEETING: September 22, 2026, at 3:00 PM (Virtual meeting). Meeting details will be posted 24-
hours in advance of meeting.
BID OPENING: October 8, 2026, at 2:30 PM (101 City Hall Plaza, 3rd Floor, Durham, NC 27701)
*** 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 REQUIRED TO
BECOME LICENSED BY THE NC LICENSING BOARD. NON-LICENSED BIDDERS ARE PERMITTED 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.
______________________________________________________________________________
NAME OF BIDDER
______________________________________________________________________________
ADDRESS OF BIDDER
RETURN BIDS TO: CITY OF DURHAM
Attention: Carol Teabo
Person's Title: Project Manager
Physical Address: Environmental & Street Services, 101 City Hall Plaza, Ste. 3100, Durham, NC 27701
Please see Appendix M "Project Specific Information" for more details about Bid Opening.
ALL BIDS MUST BE RECEIVED PRIOR TO THE DATE AND TIME LISTED ABOVE.

CONTRACT: SW-111 ENGINEERING & STORMWATER DIVISION
Curb Ramp, Curb & Gutter Repairs 2027 ENVIRONMENTAL & STREET SERVICES DEPARTMENT
CITY OF DURHAM, NORTH CAROLINA
DOCUMENT 00 01 10
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Section Title
PROCUREMENT AND CONTRACTING REQUIREMENTS GROUP DIVISION 00 - PROCUREMENT AND CONTRACTING
REQUIREMENTS INTRODUCTORY INFORMATION
00 01 10 Table of Contents ...................................................................................................................... 5
PROCUREMENT REQUIREMENTS
00 11 16 Invitation To Bid ........................................................................................................................ 7
00 21 15 Instructions to Bidders - EJCDC ................................................................................................. 9
00 31 00 Available Project Information ................................................................................................. 22
00 41 43 Bid Form - Unit Price (Single Prime Contract) ........................................................................ 23
CONTRACTING REQUIREMENTS
00 52 15 Agreement Form - EJCDC Stipulated Sum (Single-Prime Contract)
00 72 15 General Conditions - EJCDC Stipulated Sum (Single-Prime Contract)
C-700 EJCDC Standard General Conditions of the Construction Contract
SPECIFICATIONS GROUP
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS SUBGROUP
DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
01 20 00 Price and Payment Procedures ............................................................................................... 30
01 30 00 Administrative Requirements ................................................................................................. 34
01 33 00 Submittal Procedures .............................................................................................................. 38
01 40 00 Quality Requirements ............................................................................................................. 47
01 50 00 Temporary Facilities and Controls ........................................................................................... 59
01 60 00 Product Requirements ............................................................................................................ 66
01 70 00 Execution and Closeout Requirements ................................................................................... 69
DIVISION 30 - SUPPLEMENTARY CONDITIONS
30 11 00 Supplemental Items for Sidewalk Repair Projects ................................................................. 73
LIST OF APPENDICES
Appendix A Not Used
Appendix B Not Used
Appendix C Not Used
Appendix D Non-Collusion Affidavit Forms for Bidder and Subcontractor
Appendix E Bid Bond Forms
Appendix F Not Used
Appendix G Performance Bond and Payment Bond Forms
Appendix H Reimbursement Sales and Use Tax Statement Forms
Appendix I Submittal Transmittal Form and Submittal Register Form
Appendix J PDRX - Management System
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CONTRACT: SW-111 ENGINEERING & STORMWATER DIVISION
Curb Ramp, Curb & Gutter Repairs 2027 ENVIRONMENTAL & STREET SERVICES DEPARTMENT
CITY OF DURHAM, NORTH CAROLINA
Appendix K Not Used
Appendix L Bidder Safety Record Review Form
Appendix M Project Specific Information
END OF SECTION
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CONTRACT: SW-111 ENGINEERING & STORMWATER DIVISION
Curb Ramp, Curb & Gutter Repairs 2027 ENVIRONMENTAL & STREET SERVICES DEPARTMENT
CITY OF DURHAM, NORTH CAROLINA
DOCUMENT 00 11 16
INVITATION TO BID
Contracts: SW-111
Project: Curb & Gutter Repairs 2027
Owner:
City of Durham
101 City Hall Plaza, Ste. 3100
Durham, North Carolina 27701
Project Manager:
Attention: Carol Teabo
Environmental & Street Services Dept.
Engineering & Stormwater Division
101 City Hall Plaza, Ste. 3100
Durham, North Carolina 27701
919-907-9572
Date: September 8, 2026
The City of Durham will open sealed Bids submitted by Bidders for Contract SW-111, Project: Curb Ramp,
Curb & Gutter Repairs 2027 on October 8, 2026, at 2:30 PM. Refer to Appendix M "Project Specific
Information" for bid delivery and opening details. This project This project involves the furnishing of all
materials, labor, equipment, tools, etc. unless otherwise specified, for the removal and installation of curb
ramps along with curb and gutter repairs at various locations throughout the City of Durham.
This advertisement for bids will also be available on the City of Durham, Department of Finance,
Purchasing Division web site: https://durhamnc.gov/bids.aspx
The Project Manual and other project information will be available on the City's project webpage:
https://www.durhamnc.gov/5588 and should be used as the primary source of information.
Construction Standards and Specifications may be downloaded at
http://durhamnc.gov/671/Construction-Standards.
Bidders are encouraged to forward any questions to the Project Manager.
For all prospective Bidders to have an extensive knowledge of the Project, prospective Bidders may attend the
Virtual meeting Pre-Bid conference on September 22, 2026, at 3:00 PM. Additional details will be provided 24
hours in advance on the project webpage: https://www.durhamnc.gov/5588. The pre-bid conference will
include a thorough discussion of the plans, contract pay items, special provisions, etc.
Each bidder must be licensed under Chapter 87 of the North Carolina General Statutes. The City Council of the
City of Durham reserves the right to reject any or all of the bids. All bids must include a non- collusion affidavit.
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CONTRACT: SW-111 ENGINEERING & STORMWATER DIVISION
Curb Ramp, Curb & Gutter Repairs 2027 ENVIRONMENTAL & STREET SERVICES DEPARTMENT
CITY OF DURHAM, NORTH CAROLINA
To ensure that all Bidders are kept up to date on any addenda, changes, or information notices, please contact
Carol Teabo via email at Carol.Teabo@DurhamNC.gov indicating your intention to prepare a Bid for the Project.
Failure to complete this step may render your Bid non-responsive.
Each bidder is advised that the work may be inspected and supervised by an engineer or firm under the
direction of the City of Durham. The engineer or firm may also be involved in the identification of specific repair
areas and the proposed method of repairs for the site work.
Contract: SW-111: Curb Ramp, Curb & Gutter Repairs 2027
The City of Durham requires the project to be completed in 365 calendar days from the date of Notice to
Proceed.
No bid shall be considered or accepted unless at the time of its filing the same shall be accompanied by a
deposit of cash or a certified or cashier's check drawn from a bank or trust company insured by the Federal
Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), in an amount equal to five percent (5%) of the amount of the bid. The
check shall be made payable to the City of Durham. Said deposit shall guarantee that the contract will be
entered into by the successful bidder if the award is made. Such deposit of cash or certified or cashier's check
may be held by the City until the successful bidder has executed and delivered the contract documents,
including performance and payment bond, to the City of Durham and returned or kept in accordance with
North Carolina General Statute 143-129.
Refer to other bidding requirements described in document 00 21 15 and document 00 31 00.
In lieu of the cash deposit or certified or cashier's check mentioned above, the bidder may file a bid bond in the
same amount executed by a corporate surety authorized to execute such bonds in North Carolina and
conditioned as provided by North Carolina General Statute 143-129 and in the form attached to the bidding
documents (see Appendix E) or on file with the Engineer. Bid bond forms enclosed as part of the bidding
documents must be properly executed at the time Bids are submitted before Bid will be considered. Properly
executed Power of Attorney of the corporate surety's agent shall accompany such bond and be attached to the
page provided therefore in the bidding documents.
Bids shall be submitted under a condition of irrevocability, except as required by law, for a period of ninety (90)
days after bid opening.
The City of Durham reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids.
END OF SECTION
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CONTRACT: SW-111 ENGINEERING & STORMWATER DIVISION
Curb Ramp, Curb & Gutter Repairs 2027 ENVIRONMENTAL & STREET SERVICES DEPARTMENT
CITY OF DURHAM, NORTH CAROLINA
DOCUMENT 00 21 15
INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS - EJCDC
1.1 SUMMARY
A. Document Includes:
1. Summary
2. Defined terms.
3. Copies of Bidding Documents.
4. Qualifications of Bidders.
5. Examination of Bidding Documents, other related data, and Site.
6. Pre-Bid conference.
7. Site and other areas.
8. Interpretations and Addenda.
9. Bid security.
10. Contract Times.
11. Liquidated damages.
12. Substitute and "or-equal" items.
13. Subcontractors, suppliers, and others.
14. Preparation of Bid.
15. Basis of Bid; comparison of Bids.
16. Submittal of Bid.
17. Modification and withdrawal of Bid.
18. Opening of Bids.
19. Bids to remain subject to acceptance.
20. Evaluation of Bids and award of Contract.
21. Contract security and insurance.
22. Signing of Agreement.
23. Sales and use taxes.
B. Related Documents:
1. Document 00 11 16 - Invitation to Bid.
2. Document 00 31 00 - Available Project Information.
3. Document 00 41 43 - Bid Form - Unit Price (Single-Prime Contract).
4. Document 00 72 15 - General Conditions - EJCDC Stipulated Sum (Single- Prime
Contract).
5. Bond types and values.
C. Notice of Bidding Documents and Contract Documents Provision Changes and Updates
1. The Bidder is advised that these Bidding Documents and Contract Documents include
numerous changes, revisions, and updates from prior City of Durham contracts.
1.2 DEFINED TERMS
A. Refer to Article 1 of the General Conditions.
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CONTRACT: SW-111 ENGINEERING & STORMWATER DIVISION
Curb Ramp, Curb & Gutter Repairs 2027 ENVIRONMENTAL & STREET SERVICES DEPARTMENT
CITY OF DURHAM, NORTH CAROLINA
1.3 COPIES OF BIDDING DOCUMENTS
A. The Bidding Documents are identified as "Project Manual including Bidding Documents, Contract
Documents, and Technical Specifications for Contract No. SW-111, Project: Curb Ramp, Curb &
Gutter Repairs 2027".
B. Copies of the Bidding Documents and Project Manual may be viewed and downloaded from the
City's project webpage: https://www.durhamnc.gov/5588. To ensure you receive addenda and
notices, please email Carol.Teabo@DurhamNC.gov indicating your intention to prepare a Bid for
the Project. Failure to complete this step may render your Bid non-responsive.
C. Complete sets of Bidding Documents shall be used in preparing Bids; neither the City of Durham
nor the Engineer assumes any responsibility for errors or misinterpretations resulting from the
use of incomplete sets of Bidding Documents.
D. Upon receipt of Bidding Documents, Bidder shall verify that the Bidding Documents are
complete. The Bidder shall notify the Engineer if they have received incomplete Bidding
Documents.
E. The City of Durham and Engineer, in making copies of the Bidding Documents available on the
above terms, do so only for the purpose of obtaining Bids for the Work and do not confer a
license or grant for any other use.
1.4 QUALIFICATIONS OF BIDDERS
A. Notice Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA):
1. The City of Durham will not discriminate against qualified individuals with disabilities
on the basis of disability. Anyone who requires an auxiliary aid or service for effective
communications, or assistance to participate in a City program, service, or activity,
should contact:
ADA Coordinator
City of Durham
Department of Finance
101 City Hall Plaza
Durham, North Carolina
27701 Phone: (919) 560-
4180
TTY: (919) 560-1200
E-mail: ADA@durhamnc.gov
All such requests should be submitted as soon as possible but no later than
forty- eight (48) hours before any scheduled event.
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