Town of Chapel Hill #Q27-104

Chapel Hill Solicits Bids for Curb Ramp and Crosswalk Construction at Three Locations

This opportunity from the Town of Chapel Hill, Planning Department, seeks bids for curb ramp and crosswalk construction at three key locations to improve pedestrian safety and accessibility. - Government Buyer: - Town of Chapel Hill, Planning Department - Purchasing & Contracts Manager: Lenore Bishop - Project Scope: - Construction of NCDOT standard curb ramps at Estes Drive at Halifax Drive, Legion Road at Formosa Lane, and Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. at Central Park Lane - Installation of crosswalk striping, Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacons (RRFBs), modular pedestrian medians, tubular markers/flex posts - Application of green paint for pavement markings (Transpo Industries MMA preferred) - Traffic control, utility locates, and coordination with Town staff required - Asphalt work to ensure street is flush with new ramps - Products & Quantities: - Curb ramps and crosswalk packages for three locations (quantities not specified) - RRFBs, modular medians, tubular markers/flex posts, green paint (Transpo Industries MMA preferred) - Unique Requirements: - Preferred brand for green paint: Transpo Industries MMA - Contractor must provide traffic control plans for certain locations - Coordination with Town staff and utility locates required - Liquidated damages of $750 per day for delays beyond completion dates - Period of Performance: - Tasks 1 & 2: Substantial completion by November 30, 2026 - Task 3: Substantial completion by December 31, 2026 - Billing deadlines follow completion dates - No other specific OEMs mandated except for preferred paint brand

Description

The Town of Chapel Hill is requesting bids from qualified contractors for three separate construction projects involving the construction of North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) standard curb ramps. The scope includes installation of associated crosswalk striping, Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacons (RRFBs), modular pedestrian medians, green paint, tubular markers/flex posts, and other elements depending on the location. The projects aim to enhance safety and multimodal mobility within the community. Bids must be submitted via email by September 24, 2026, at 2:00 PM EST, and an optional pre-bid conference will be held on September 10, 2026, at 2:00 PM over Microsoft Teams.

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