Traffic Signal Construction at the intersections of US-158 at Grouse Street/Soundside Dr., and US-158 at Lakeside Street in the Town of Nags Head in Dare County

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
JOSH STEIN DANIEL H. JOHNSON
GOVERNOR SECRETARY
September 11, 2026
NOTICE TO PROSPECTIVE BIDDERS
The North Carolina Department of Transportation is requesting bids for the following project in Division
One:
DA00706 - Traffic Signal Construction at the intersections of US-158 at Grouse Street/Soundside Dr.,
and US-158 at Lakeside Street in the Town of Nags Head in Dare County
WBS Element: 36249.5165
Contract Dates:
* Bid Submission: Wednesday, October 7, 2026, by 2:00 PM
* Date of Availability: November 9, 2026
* Completion Date: November 19, 2027
There is NO MBE/WBE Goal for this project.
CONTRACTOR PREQUALIFICATION
Any firm intending to submit a bid as a prime contractor must be officially prequalified as a Bidder or PO
Prime Contractor prior to submission.
* Prequalification Requirements: Detailed guidelines and application steps are available via the
NCDOT Prequalification Portal.
* Status Verification: To verify your firm's status with the Contractual Services Unit, search the
NCDOT Directory of Firms.
DOCUMENTS & CONTACT INFORMATION
Contract proposal packages and reference files are available digitally:
* Proposal Packages: Access the files on the Division 1 Advertised Letting List.
* DBE Bin File: Download the DBE_NC.bin file directly from the Connect NCDOT Directory.
* Forms: Forms not included in the Bid Proposal can be downloaded from the Connect NCDOT
Directory - Central Letting Forms.
Mailing Address: Telephone: (252) 482-1850 Location:
NC DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Fax: (252) 482-8722 113 AIRPORT DRIVE, SUITE 100
DIVISION ONE Customer Service: 1-877-368-4968 EDENTON, NC 27932
113 AIRPORT DRIVE, SUITE 100
EDENTON, NC 27932
Website: www.ncdot.gov

Invitation to Bid
DA00706
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BID SUBMISSION
To submit a formal bid for this project, all prequalified contractors must adhere to the following directives:
* Proposal Guidelines: Prepare and submit all bids in strict accordance with the Instruction to
Bidders section found within the project Bid Proposal.
* Security Requirements: Provide a mandatory Bid Bond in compliance with Article 102-10 of the
Standard Specifications for Roads and Structures.
* Compliance Notice: Failure to follow the specified guidelines or provide the required bond will
result in the immediate disqualification of your submission.
BID OPENING
The public reading of submissions will take place virtually on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, at 2:00 PM.
* Conference Call Access: Prospective bidders can join via the Division One Conference Call line at
(866) 590-5055 using access code 2659015.
* Punctuality: Please dial into the conference call approximately five minutes prior to the start time
to allow the Department to record attendance. Bid reading will begin promptly at 2:00 PM.
* Alternative Results: If you cannot attend the live call, official bid results will be posted on the
Division One Webpage following the opening.
If you have any questions or need additional information concerning this project, please contact
Mark Winslow at (252) 482-1866.
Sincerely,
Mark S. Winslow
Division Contract Engineer
Cc: R. K. Sawyer, PE
M. B. Gill, PE
B. N. Braswell, PE
G. J. Liverman, PE
D. B. Otts, PE
C. A. Spear, PE
C. H. Sawyer, PE
J. G. Davidson
M. R. Phillips

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STATE FUNDED PROPOSAL, CONTRACTOR LICENSE REQUIRED TO BID L261007A 002
CONTRACT ID : DA00706 36249.5165 DIV OFFICE EDENTON LENGTH =
COUNTY : DARE
TRAFFIC SIGNAL CONSTRUCTION
DBE GOAL COMPLETION DATE : NOV 19, 2027
US-158 AT GROUSE ST./SOUNDSIDE DR., AND US-158 AT LAKESIDE DR.
ROADWAY ITEMS
Lump Sum LS MOBILIZATION
Lump Sum LS TEMPORARY TRAFFIC CONTROL
380 LF THERMOPLASTIC PAVEMENT MARKING
LINES (4", 90 MILS)
1,176 LF THERMOPLASTIC PAVEMENT MARKING
LINES (6", 90 MILS)
1,125 LF THERMOPLASTIC PAVEMENT MARKING
LINES (24", 90 MILS)
14 EA THERMOPLASTIC PAVEMENT MARKING
SYMBOL (90 MILS)
1,312 LF REMOVAL OF PAVEMENT MARKING LINES
(6")
2 EA CONCRETE WASHOUT STRUCTURE
14 EA PEDESTRIAN SIGNAL HEAD (16", 1 SECTION
W/COUNTDOWN)
5,400 LF SIGNAL CABLE
17 EA VEHICLE SIGNAL HEAD (12", 3 SECTION)
5 EA VEHICLE SIGNAL HEAD (12", 4 SECTION)
22 EA BACKPLATE
110 LF UNPAVED TRENCHING (**********)
(1 CONDUIT, 2 INCH)
230 LF UNPAVED TRENCHING (**********)
(2 CONDUITS, 2 INCH)
40 LF UNPAVED TRENCHING (**********)
(3 CONDUITS, 2 INCH)
570 LF DIRECTIONAL DRILL (**********)
(2 CONDUITS, 2 INCH)
8 EA JUNCTION BOX (STANDARD SIZE)
2,080 LF LEAD-IN CABLE (14-2)
8 EA METAL POLE WITH SINGLE MAST ARM
8 EA SOIL TEST
72 CY DRILLED PIER FOUNDATION
8 EA MAST ARM WITH METAL POLE DESIGN
1 EA SIGN FOR SIGNALS
14 EA TYPE II PEDESTAL WITH FOUNDATION
2 EA SIGNAL CABINET FOUNDATION
2 EA CONTROLLERS WITH CABINET
(************************)
(TYPE 2070LX, BASE MOUNTED)
2 EA CABINET BASE EXTENDER
12 EA GENERIC SIGNAL ITEM
MICROWAVE VEHICLE DETECTOR -
MULTIPLE ZONES

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
JOSH STEIN DANIEL H. JOHNSON
GOVERNOR SECRE TARY
DATE: May 19, 2026
TO: Whom It May Concern
SUBJECT: Bidx.com - Streamline Bidding Starts July 1, 2026
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Contact AWPHelp@ncdot.gov with questions.
Mailing Address: Telephone: (919 707-6900 Location:
NC DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Fax: (919) 250-4127 1020 BIRCH RIDGE DRIVE - BLDG B
CONTRACT STANDARDS AND Customer Service: 1-877-368-4968 RALEIGH, NC 27610
DEVELOPMENT
1591 MAIL SERVICE CENTER
Website: www.ncdot.gov
RALEIGH, NC 27699-1591

Notice Regarding Upcoming Buy America Changes
On January 14, 2025, the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) terminated its General Waiver for
Manufactured Products and established specific Buy America requirements for their use on Federal-aid
highway projects.
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incorporated into Federal-aid highway projects will have to be manufactured in the United States.
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* Phase 1: contracts obligated on or after October 1, 2025
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