North Carolina eVP #1012-26-073

GoTriangle Bus Stop, Intersection, and Pedestrian Improvements at Falconbridge and Huntingridge (Durham County, NC)

This opportunity involves a major public works project led by GoTriangle (Research Triangle Regional Public Transportation Authority) for bus stop, intersection, and pedestrian improvements at Falconbridge Road and Huntingridge Road in Durham County, NC.

• Government Buyer:

  • Research Triangle Regional Public Transportation Authority (GoTriangle), with coordination from the City of Durham (NCDOT Division of Highways) and Durham County
  • Procurement managed by GoTriangle Procurement Office

• Products and Services Requested:

  • Construction and installation of:
  • Bus stop shelters (including Brasco Slimline shelter)
  • Concrete sidewalks (4" and 6"), shelter pads, curb and gutter, curb ramps, and monolithic concrete islands
  • Pedestrian safety rails and handrails
  • Bus stop security lighting systems (2 units)
  • Traffic signal upgrades (including Econolite ASC/3-2070 controllers, accessible pedestrian signals, emergency vehicle preemption, and signal modifications)
  • Drainage improvements (NCDOT catch basin frames, grates, manhole covers, masonry drainage structures, reinforced concrete pipe)
  • Asphalt paving (milling, surface, intermediate, and base courses)
  • Signage, pavement markings, and amenities (benches, trash cans)
  • Utility adjustments (boxes, vaults, water meters, signal boxes)
  • Erosion control, earthwork, and landscaping (sod/mulch, rip rap, geotextile fabric)
  • Installation of managed Ethernet edge switches for traffic systems
  • Soil testing and drilled pier foundations for signal poles
  • Quantities include, for example: 6 shelters, 2 lighting systems, 4025 SY asphalt milling, 505 SF 6" sidewalk, 1095 LF curb & gutter, 352 LF 15" RCP pipe, and more

• Unique or Notable Requirements:

  • All work must comply with City of Durham and NCDOT standards
  • Installation of accessible pedestrian signals (APS) with pushbutton, locator tone, tactile arrow, and audio/vibro-tactile walk indications
  • Use of Model 2018 Enhanced Conflict Monitors and managed Ethernet switches meeting NEMA TS 2 and IEEE standards
  • Coordination with multiple utility owners (AT&T, Google Fiber, Dominion Energy, MCI)
  • Security lighting systems and pedestrian safety features are specifically required
  • No specific OEMs are mandated, but Brasco (bus shelters) and Econolite (signal controllers) are referenced in technical specifications

• OEMs and Vendors Mentioned:

  • Brasco International, Inc. (bus shelters)
  • Econolite (traffic signal controllers)
  • No other specific OEMs or vendors are named; most materials must meet NCDOT/City standards

• Place of Performance and Delivery:

  • Falconbridge Road and Huntingridge Road area, Durham County, NC
  • GoTriangle Procurement Office (4600 Emperor Blvd, Suite 100, Durham, NC 27703)
  • GoTriangle Warehouse (324 W Lane Street, Raleigh, NC)
  • NC Highway 54 at Falconbridge Road
  • City of Durham

• Period of Performance:

  • Construction to begin upon contract award and Notice to Proceed, with a duration of 180 calendar days for completion
  • No option years or annual subscription

• Estimated Contract Value:

  • Likely range: $1,000,000 to $3,000,000, based on scope and quantities

• Potential Competitors:

  • Construction and civil engineering firms with experience in public transit, roadway, and signal projects
  • Alternative shelter and signal equipment OEMs (e.g., Tolar Manufacturing, McCain, Siemens, Polara Engineering)

• Competing Products:

  • Tolar Signature bus shelters, McCain or Siemens traffic controllers, Polara accessible pedestrian signals, and comparable NCDOT-approved drainage and signal hardware

Description

This solicitation is for bus stop improvements, intersection enhancements, and pedestrian infrastructure within the Falconbridge Road and Huntingridge Road area in Durham County. The awarded contractor will provide all labor, tools, equipment, machinery, and materials necessary to complete the work in compliance with contract terms. The scope includes clearing, grading, concrete pads and sidewalks, installing amenities, traffic control, and related items. Electronic bids are not permitted, and submission must follow instructions in the attachments.

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