Morris Field Drive Bridge Replacement

The City of Charlotte is soliciting bids for the replacement of the bridge on Morris Field Drive between Wilkinson Blvd and Golf Acres Drive, spanning the Norfolk Southern Railroad, with a single-span prestressed concrete girder bridge. The project includes installation of concrete rails, decorative fencing, lighting, and associated roadway tie-in work, with all construction to be performed in compliance with NCDOT Standard Specifications, 23 CFR Part 635, the Davis-Bacon Act, and the Buy America Act. The contract is structured as a fixed-price construction agreement with an estimated performance period of 690 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed, during which the contractor must provide, install, and remove all temporary works including falsework, formwork, cofferdams, and shoring under engineering oversight, ensuring adherence to strict structural performance criteria such as maximum deflection and settlement limits. Bids must be submitted electronically through the City’s Procurement Portal by the deadline of August 5, 2026, with all documentation, including bid forms and special provisions, accessed via the portal or referenced within the Project Manual. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable basis, with no trade-offs considered between cost and technical qualifications. The contractor is required to comply with a range of regulatory and operational mandates, including full adherence to Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) participation goals under 49 CFR Part 26, submission of certified payrolls to meet prevailing wage requirements, and implementation of an on-the-job training program prioritizing minorities and women. Special provisions mandate non-discrimination in hiring, environmental protection measures, railroad safety protocols during rail crossing operations, and the use of Appalachian-region mineral resources where feasible. Invoices must include the completed NCDOT Form DBE-IS to be processed, and all payments must be directed to the City’s designated address in Charlotte, North Carolina. While no formal FAR clauses are applied, the contract incorporates state and local requirements, including binding performance and payment bonds, non-collusion certification, and liquidated damages tied to performance timelines. All work must be inspected and accepted by the City’s Engineer, with responsibility for quality and compliance remaining solely with the contractor. The absence of pricing data in the bid table indicates that cost information will be submitted by bidders, and no contract value estimate is available. The project’s scope, compliance framework, and procurement method reflect a structured, publicly funded infrastructure initiative focused on safety, equity, and regulatory compliance.