Opportunity
Durham Civicplus #26-1070
Durham seeks CEI services for Downtown Wayfinding Signage Program
Posted
June 01, 2026
Respond By
July 07, 2026
Identifier
26-1070
NAICS
237310
The City of Durham Transportation Department is seeking qualified Private Engineering Firms (PEFs) to provide Construction Engineering and Inspection (CEI) services for the Downtown Durham Wayfinding Program (TIP C-5605H). - Government Buyer: - City of Durham Transportation Department - Services Requested: - Construction Engineering and Inspection (CEI) services - Oversight of fabrication, construction, and installation of custom wayfinding signage - Pre-construction support, field inspection, construction administration, materials testing, documentation, and project closeout - Requirements: - Firms must be pre-qualified with North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) for work codes 000195 (Roadway Construction Engineering and Inspection) and 000233 (Structures Construction Engineering & Inspections) - Compliance with NCDOT, Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), and City standards - Provision of NCDOT-certified inspectors - Professional liability insurance required - Experience with federally funded, locally managed projects and Durham City/County inspections - Contract Details: - Cost-plus-fixed fee contract - Construction phase: 365 days - Closeout phase: 120 days - Place of Performance: - Downtown Durham, North Carolina
Description
The City of Durham is soliciting Letters of Interest for Construction Engineering and Inspection (CEI) services for the Downtown Durham Wayfinding Program (TIP C-5605H). The project involves fabrication, construction, and installation of custom wayfinding signage throughout Downtown Durham, including new structural foundations and site conditions with heavy subsurface infrastructure. The CEI firm will act as the City's authorized representative to ensure compliance with plans, specifications, contract requirements, and applicable standards. The contract includes pre-construction support, field inspection, construction administration, and project closeout phases, with an estimated construction duration of 365 calendar days plus 120 days for closeout.