BL-0066 Springs Road Sidewalk

Contract BL-0066 is a solicitation by the City of Hickory for the construction of sidewalks along both sides of SR 1453 (12th Ave NE/Springs Rd NE) between SR 1401 (16th St NE/Sandy Ridge Rd) and McDonald Parkway NE in Catawba County, North Carolina. The scope of work encompasses grading, drainage, paving, and signals, with a total project length of 1.133 miles. The project is governed by the 2024 NCDOT Standard Specifications for Roads and Structures and requires all bidders and subcontractors to be prequalified by NCDOT and licensed under North Carolina General Statutes Chapter 87. The performance period begins on November 9, 2026, with a final completion date of October 28, 2028, and an intermediate completion milestone of May 1, 2028. Sealed bids are due by 2:00 PM on September 24, 2026, at the City of Hickory office. Requirements for submission include a bid bond equal to five percent of the total bid and the use of official City of Hickory bid forms. The contract mandates strict adherence to federal and state regulations, including the Build America Buy America Act, Davis-Bacon and Related Act wage standards, and ADA/PROWAG accessibility guidelines. Additionally, the contractor must provide a twelve-month guarantee on materials and workmanship following final acceptance. Payment processing is contingent upon the submission of NCDOT’s DBE-IS subcontractor payment information with each invoice.