SIA Harrisburg Road Shared-Use Path (Fire Station 40 to Camp Stewart Road)

The City of Charlotte is soliciting bids for the construction of a new 6-inch concrete shared-use path along Harrisburg Road between Fire Station 40 and Camp Stewart Road, aimed at enhancing pedestrian and cyclist connectivity and safety. The project, identified as PJ2430101021, requires comprehensive grading, undercut excavation, select material placement, erosion control measures, installation of pipe culverts and endwalls, drainage geotextile, riprap, traffic control, and concrete driveways alongside the primary path. The work must comply with the January 2024 NCDOT Standard Specifications for Roads and Structures, and all materials and workmanship carry a one-year guarantee from the date of acceptance. The contract time is set at 180 calendar days beginning upon issuance of the Notice to Proceed, with liquidated damages of $750 per day for delays. Payment is structured on a monthly basis based on engineer-approved progress estimates, with retainage held at 5% of each payment, and final payment contingent upon submission of multiple documents including the Contractor’s Affidavit Release, Consent of Surety (AIA G707), tax statements, and InclusionCLT reporting. Bidders must meet strict eligibility criteria including current North Carolina contractor licensure, compliance with the City’s Charlotte Business Inclusion (CBI) Policy, and adherence to mandated subcontracting goals of 10% for Minority, Women, and Small Business Enterprises, with all MWSBEs required to be certified by the City at time of bid. Bids must be submitted electronically through the Bonfire portal, include an itemized Excel bid form without altered formulas, and be accompanied by required certifications: Non-Collusion, Debarment, Gift Ban, and Commercial Non-Discrimination. Bid security of 5% is required for qualifying bids, and successful contractors must furnish Performance and Payment Bonds within ten days of award, submitted electronically with digital signatures that meet legal standards. All contractors and subcontractors must comply with North Carolina’s E-Verify requirements and the state’s prohibition on contracting with entities associated with Iran or Israel. Insurance mandates include $1 million combined single limit commercial general liability with the City named as additional insured, and workers’ compensation meeting state statutory levels. Payment requests require supporting documentation including NCDOT erosion control forms, updated project schedules using CPM methodology, and sales/use tax statements. Contractors must maintain complete billing records for three years post-termination and submit payment records to InclusionCLT to remain