Project Information

Bid Title

IFB No. 26-071 | Bus Stop Improvements Group M

Issuing Agency

Research Triangle Regional Public Transportation Authority (GoTriangle)

Location

North Carolina

Published Date

Mar 6, 2026

Closing Date

Mar 12, 2026

Government Level

State & Local

Status

Closed

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Project Description

IFB No. 26-071 | Bus Stop Improvements Group M

In accordance with the N.C.G.S. § 143-129, through this Invitation for Bid (IFB), GoTriangle seeks to contract with a qualified firm capable of delivering high-quality, cost-effective construction services that support GoTriangle’s mission to provide safe, reliable, and equitable public transportation throughout the region.

The scope of this project includes site amenity and improvements to bus stops Group M located within the Durham City Limits listed within the Scope of Work. The awarded contractor shall be responsible for providing all labor, tools, equipment, machinery, and materials necessary to complete the work in full compliance with the contract terms. The work shall consist of clearing, grading, concrete pads and sidewalks, installing amenities, traffic control, and other related items.

Procurement Files

IFB No. 26-071, Bus Stop Improvements Group M

IFB No. 26-071, Exhibit A - Drawings

IFB No. 26-071, Attachment B - Bid Form

Addendum Files

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Notice Page

INVITATION FOR BID (IFB) No. 26-071

FOR

BUS STOP IMPROVEMENTS GROUP M

Research Triangle Regional Public Transportation Authority dba GoTriangle (GoTriangle), as authorized

under the N.C.G.S. §160A-610, is seeking to establish a contract for the above-mentioned services.

The Invitation For Bid (IFB) document is available for download at the GoTriangle’s website:

https://GoTriangle.org/procurement-opportunities .

Publish Date:

February 24, 2026

Bid Due Date & Time: March 12, 2026 by 2:00 pm local NC time

Delivery Location:

Pre-Bid Meeting:

Location:

Sealed bid envelope shall be delivered to:

GoTriangle

Attn: Tim Heule, Procurement Officer

4600 Emperor Blvd, Suite 100

Durham, NC 27703

Bid No. 26-071 shall be clearly written on the outside of the envelope.

March 3, 2026 at 10:00 am local NC time

GoTriangle

4600 Emperor Blvd, Suite 100 Durham, NC 27703

Instructions for preparing and submitting a bid are provided in the Instructions to

Bidders section of this document. To be deemed responsive and responsible, bidders

must submit all items specified in Section 5. of the Instructions to Bidders.

Late bids will not be accepted. All Inquiries regarding this solicitation shall be submitted to:

Tim Heule, Procurement Officer

Email: THeule@GoTriangle.org Office: 919-485-7559

GOTRIANGLE RESERVES THE RIGHT TO REJECT ANY OR ALL PROPOSALS.

IFB No. 26-071, Bus Stop Improvements Group M

Table of Contents

NOTICE PAGE .......................................................................................................... 1

BACKGROUND ........................................................................................................ 4

SPECIFICATIONS..................................................................................................... 5

1. MOBILIZATION/TRAVEL TIME .............................................................................. 5

2. DEMOLITION ..................................................................................................... 5

3. EARTHWORK ..................................................................................................... 5

4. EROSION CONTROL......................................................................................... 10

5. TRAFFIC CONTROL .......................................................................................... 13

6. THERMOPLASTIC & PAINT PAVEMENT MARKINGS .............................................. 13

7. GRASS SOD/MULCH ........................................................................................ 14

8. FULL DEPTH ASPHALT PAVEMENT, 12”.............................................................. 16

9. 4” CONCRETE SIDEWALK ................................................................................. 17

10. 6” CONCRETE SIDEWALK ................................................................................. 17

11. 6” SHELTER PAD .............................................................................................. 17

12. REMOVE & REPLACE _6” CONCRETE SIDEWALK ................................................ 18

13. 2’-6” CURB & GUTTER ...................................................................................... 18

14. INSTALL SHELTERS, BENCHES, AND OTHER AMENITIES..................................... 18

15. AMENITY ITEMS & MODELS TO BE INSTALLED .................................................... 19

16. RELOCATE SIGN .............................................................................................. 20

17. ADJUST UTILITY BOX/VAULT.............................................................................. 21

18. STEEL PIPE BOLLARDS ..................................................................................... 21

19. INSTALL BUS STOP SECURTIY LIGHTING SYSTEM............................................... 22

20. SURVEY CONSTRUCTION STAKES..................................................................... 22

21. MATERIALS SAMPLING & TESTING..................................................................... 23

22. CLEARING AND GRUBBING .............................................................................. 23

23. SHOULDER AND FILL SLOPE MATERIAL (LUMP SUM EARTHWORK) ..................... 24

24. BURNING RESTRICTIONS ................................................................................. 24

25. COORDINATION WITH UTILITY COMPANIES ...................................................... 24

26. NCDOT ERRATA ............................................................................................... 25

27. SITES REQUIRING FINAL AGREEMENTS ............................................................. 26

EXHIBIT A: DRAWINGS .......................................................................................... 28

TERMS AND CONDITIONS ..................................................................................... 29

1. Services........................................................................................................................................................................ 29

2. Time of Commencement and Completion ............................................................................................................... 29

3. Invoicing and Compensation......................................................................................................................................29

4. Workmanship and Quality of Services/Warranties .................................................................................................. 30

5. Laws and Safety Standards........................................................................................................................................31

6. Retainage ..................................................................................................................................................................... 32

7. Changes in the Services.............................................................................................................................................. 33

8. Services on GoTriangle’s Premises ........................................................................................................................... 33

9. Conflict of Interest....................................................................................................................................................... 34

10. Termination..................................................................................................................................................................34

11. Indemnification and Hold Harmless .......................................................................................................................... 35

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12. Dispute Resolution......................................................................................................................................................36

13. Choice of Law / Forum................................................................................................................................................ 37

14. Insurance ..................................................................................................................................................................... 37

15. Independent Contractor ............................................................................................................................................. 37

16. Accuracy of Financial Statements ............................................................................................................................. 38

17. Non-Discrimination..................................................................................................................................................... 38

18. Covenant Against Contingent Fees ........................................................................................................................... 38

19. Delegation and Assignment ....................................................................................................................................... 38

20. Nonwaiver....................................................................................................................................................................38

21. Merger .......................................................................................................................................................................... 39

22. Reference .................................................................................................................................................................... 39

23. Contractor’s Personnel .............................................................................................................................................. 39

24. Regulatory Compliance .............................................................................................................................................. 39

25. Availability of Funds .................................................................................................................................................... 39

26. Notices.........................................................................................................................................................................40

27. No Third-Party Rights .................................................................................................................................................. 40

28. Severability .................................................................................................................................................................. 40

29. Survivorship ................................................................................................................................................................. 41

30. Attachments................................................................................................................................................................41

31. Separate Counterparts ............................................................................................................................................... 41

32. Certification on Israel Boycott....................................................................................................................................41

33. Iran Divestment Act .................................................................................................................................................... 41

34. E-Verify.........................................................................................................................................................................42

35. Debarment Policy........................................................................................................................................................ 42

36. Force Majeure..............................................................................................................................................................42

EXHIBIT B: FEDERAL REQUIREMENTS .................................................................... 43

INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS ................................................................................. 67

ATTACHMENTS...................................................................................................... 73

ATTACHMENT A - BIDDER’S INFORMATION FORM ................................................. 74

ATTACHMENT B - BID FORM................................................................................... 75

ATTACHMENT C - MINIMUM INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS..................................... 76

ATTACHMENT D - E-VERIFY EMPLOYER COMPLIANCE STATEMENT ........................ 79

ATTACHMENT E - IRAN DIVESTMENT ACT CERTIFICATION ..................................... 80

ATTACHMENT F - ISRAEL DIVESTMENT ACT CERTIFICATION .................................. 81

ATTACHMENT G - CERTIFICATION REGARDING CONFLICT OF INTEREST ............... 82

ATTACHMENT H - STATEMENT OF NON-COLLUSION.............................................. 83

ATTACHMENT I - STATEMENT OF JUDGMENTS ....................................................... 84

ATTACHMENT J - RESPONSIVENESS AND RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT ................ 85

ATTACHMENT K - BIDDERS REFERENCES .............................................................. 86

ATTACHMENT L - RESPONSE CHECKLIST............................................................... 87

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IFB No. 26-071, Bus Stop Improvements Group M

Background

GoTriangle is a regional public transit agency serving Durham, Orange, and Wake counties in North

Carolina. The agency provides essential mobility services through fixed-route bus service,

paratransit, and other commuter programs. As the region continues to grow, GoTriangle remains

committed to maintaining transit infrastructure that is safe, accessible, and supportive of reliable

service for all riders.

Pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 143-129, GoTriangle is hereby issuing this Invitation for Bid (IFB) to solicit

bids from qualified firms capable of delivering high-quality, cost-effective construction services in

support of its mission to provide safe, reliable, and equitable public transportation throughout the

region.

The scope of this project includes site amenity and improvements to bus stops Group M located

within the Durham City Limits listed in the Scope of Work below. The awarded contractor shall be

responsible for providing all labor, tools, equipment, machinery, and materials necessary to

complete the work in full compliance with the contract terms. The work shall consist of clearing,

grading, concrete pads and sidewalks, installing amenities, traffic control, and other related

items.

Instructions for submitting a bid are provided in the Instructions to Bidders section of the

solicitation. To be deemed responsive and responsible, bidders must submit all items specified

in Section 5. Bid Package of the Instructions to Bidders.

Anticipated Project Schedule

Invitation For Bid Issued:

February 24, 2026

Non-Manditory Pre-Bid Meeting: March 3, 2026 at 10:00 am local NC time

Requests For Clarifications Due: March 6, 2026

Addendum Published:

March 10, 2026

Bids Due:

March 12, 2026 by 2:00 pm local NC time

Informal Bid Opening:

March 12, 2026 2:00 pm local NC time

Contract Execution:

Upon Board Of Trustees Approval (as applicable)

Project Completion Date:

90 Days after Notice to Proceed is issued

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Specifications

1. MOBILIZATION/TRAVEL TIME

Mobilization/Travel Time payment will be made by Lump Sum and is to include all mobilization of

the contractor’s equipment and personnel to perform the work required under this contract.

2. DEMOLITION

Demolition will be completed in accordance with Section 200 of the latest version of the NCDOT

Standard Specifications for Roads and Structures. Removal of existing benches, curb and gutter,

sidewalk, asphalt pavement, pipes, trimming of trees, trees and bushes within the construction

limits, amenities are included in this work. Removal of additional concrete curbs, sidewalks, or

other structures to the nearest joint when within two feet of joint will be considered incidental to

Demolition and no additional payment shall be made unless otherwise noted and approved by the

Engineer.

The hauling, transport, and delivery of amenities or other items to be returned to the Owner’s

facilities is considered incidental to Demolition.

Perform clearing on this project to the limits established by “Method of Clearing - Method II" shown

on Standard No. 200.02 of the NCDOT 2024 Roadway Standard Drawings.

Demolition payment will be made by lump sum and is to include all labor, materials,

transportation, and incidentals required to suitably remove and properly haul all salvaged

materials or to properly dispose of as noted on the plans.

The Contractor shall be required to maintain mailboxes, signs, and all miscellaneous

appurtenances impacted by the construction activities in working order for the duration of

construction and as directed by the Engineer. Work on the same items shall be done in a timely

manner. No separate payment for work on these items will be made as the work will be

considered incidental to other items in the contract unless otherwise noted in the contract

documents, including final relocation of mailboxes, signs, and other miscellaneous

appurtenances.

3. EARTHWORK

The work covered by this section consists of the excavation, placement, and compaction or

satisfactory disposal of all materials encountered within the limits of the work necessary for the

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Commodity Codes

• NAICS 485510Charter Bus Industry

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