Opportunity
Town of Chapel Hill #P26-124
Chapel Hill Fordham Boulevard Sidepath Construction and Upgrade Project
Posted
May 13, 2026
Respond By
June 02, 2026
Identifier
P26-124
NAICS
237310, 237990
This opportunity involves the construction and upgrade of a 10-foot-wide sidepath along Fordham Boulevard (US 15-501) in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. - Government Buyer: - Town of Chapel Hill, Parks and Recreation Department, Business Management Department - Scope of Work: - Construct approximately 1,800 linear feet of new sidepath from Ridgefield Road to Willow Drive - Upgrade approximately 1,700 linear feet of existing sidepath from Cleland Drive to Ridgefield Road - Work includes: - Clearing, grubbing, and grading - Concrete paving and sidewalk installation - Drainage improvements (pipes, culverts, subdrains) - Erosion control and stream bank stabilization - Curb, gutter, and ramp construction - Installation of signage, striping, and pedestrian safety devices - Landscaping, fencing, and environmental protection measures - Products/Services Requested: - Over 80 distinct construction line items, including: - Concrete, asphalt, aggregate, geotextile, drainage structures, fencing, handrails, pavement markings, and landscaping materials - Specialized items such as bollards, pedestrian channelizing devices, and various native plantings - Notable Requirements: - All work must comply with the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) 2024 Standard Specifications for Roads and Structures - Contractors must be prequalified with NCDOT for their discipline - Compliance with North Carolina general contracting laws, including payment and performance bonds - Environmental protection and erosion control provisions are emphasized - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or proprietary vendors are named; materials must meet NCDOT standards - Place of Performance: - Fordham Boulevard (US 15-501) corridor in Chapel Hill, NC, from Cleland Drive to Willow Drive - Project managed by the Town of Chapel Hill
Description
The Town of Chapel Hill is seeking a contractor to furnish all materials, labor, and equipment for the construction of a 10-foot sidepath along Fordham Boulevard (US 15-501) from Ridgefield Road to Willow Drive (approximately 1,800 linear feet) and to upgrade the existing sidepath from Cleland Drive to Ridgefield Road (approximately 1,700 linear feet). The work includes clearing and grubbing, grading, concrete paving, drainage, erosion control, curb and gutter installation, signing, striping, and stream bank stabilization. All work must comply with the North Carolina Department of Transportation Standard Specifications for Roads and Structures dated January 2024 with all amendments and supplements. Bidders must be prequalified with NCDOT for their specific discipline.