Project Information

Bid Title

4411 Highway 24 Driveway

Issuing Agency

County of Carteret

Location

North Carolina

Published Date

Feb 17, 2026

Closing Date

Mar 4, 2026

Government Level

State & Local

Status

Closed

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Project Description

Bid Title:	4411 Highway 24 Driveway
Category:	Planning & Building Inspections
Status:	Open

Description: Carteret County Government is seeking competitive proposals to complete the installation of a 20’ wide and approximately 5,100 linear feet of asphalt driveway to the County’s future boat ramp facility and the new North Carolina Coastal Federation facility at 4411 Highway 24 in Newport, North Carolina, PIN: 630503246341000. General Scope of Work Installation of 20’ wide driveway per plans completed by the John R. McAdams, Company, Inc. dated August 21, 2025. Rough and fine grading. Installation of 8” aggregate base course and 2.5” asphalt surface course. Final seeding and stabilization of disturbed areas. Installation of three (3) “No Parking Signs” along each side of the driveway within 300’ feet of the entrance secured to 4” x 4” treated timber posts embedded in a concrete footer. Performance and Payment Bonds will be required in the amount of 100 percent of the Contract Price. Bonds shall be in accordance with State of North Carolina Statues and in a separate sealed envelope. A 5% bid bond or bid deposit (cash or certified check) shall be submitted with each bid. This project is being bid in accordance with N.C.G.S. 143-129. The County reserves the right to award the project to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder. From the date of this notice until the date of opening of the Bidding Documents, Contract Documents, including Plans and Specifications can be obtained from Arendell Engineers, 1004 Arendell Street, Morehead City, North Carolina, 28557 for PDF copies. Contact Graham Strother or John Wade at Arendell Engineers at (252) 622-4338 to obtain plans. With request for Bidding Documents please supply the following information: Company Name, Contact Person, Street Address, and Phone and Fax Numbers for Bidding office; North Carolina Contractor’s license with limitation and classification. Bidders are encouraged to examine the project site prior to bidding. ENGINEER will transmit to Bidding Document holders of record such Addenda and explanations as ENGINEER considers necessary in response to written questions. Oral statements may not be relied upon and will not be binding or legally effective. A non-mandatory Pre-Bid Conference will be held on-site on February 24. 2026 at 11:00 AM local time. Pre-bid meeting will be held at 4411 NC Highway 24, Newport, NC 28570. All attendees should meet near the entrance. Site access is available only from Highway 24. Interested contractors are highly encouraged to attend. Representatives of OWNER and ENGINEER will transmit to Bidding Document holders of record such Addenda as ENGINEER considers necessary in response to questions arising at the conference. Oral statements may not be relied upon and will not be binding or legally effective until provided in writing. Award of Contract Carteret County Government reserves the right to award to multiple contractors deemed to be fully qualified and best suited among others submitting proposals on the basis of the evaluation factors included within this Invitation to Bid. The County reserves the right to award the project to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder. Once the proposals are ranked by Carteret County Governments Committee and the qualified contractor is determined, Carteret County Government may conduct further negotiations, and/or request presentations to any or all contractors. Carteret County Government reserves the right to accept or reject, in whole or in part, proposals directed to the best interest of the County. Each contractor shall fill out the required information within this Invitation to Bid, submit Certificate of Insurance for liability and Worker’s Compensation in order for the proposal to be qualified. Carteret County Government reserves the right to reject any or all proposals for any reason. Carteret County POC All inquiries concerning the Scope of Services, Proposal Submission Requirements, and Site Visits should be directed to: Mr. John J. Wade, P.E. Arendell Engineers 1004 Arendell Street, Morehead City, NC 28557 Email: For security reasons, you must enable JavaScript to view this E-mail address. Telephone: 252-622-4338 Issued Date: February 17, 2026 Non-Mandatory Site Visit – February 24, 2026 at 11:00 AM. Pre-bid meeting will be held at 4411 NC Highway 24, Newport, NC 28570. All attendees should meet near the entrance. Site access is available only from Highway 24. Due Date: Proposals to the attention of Carteret County Government are due no later than March 4, 2026 by 1:00 PM, EST. Sealed proposal shall be delivered and/or mailed to Carteret County Government Attn: Matt Reynal, Assistant County Manager 3820 Bridges Street, Suite B Morehead City, NC 28557 Three copies of sealed proposals shall be mailed, and/or hand delivered to the address of the POC shown above, and the sealed envelope shall clearly state the name of this Invitation to Bid. It is the sole responsibility of the Contractor to ensure that their proposal arrives by the designated submission date assigned. Sealed proposals will be opened immediately after the bid submission deadline and read aloud publicly. Contractors shall submit their bid in an internal envelope marked bid and in a separate sealed envelope for the bond. *** NOTICE *** ALL BIDDERS SHALL COMPLY WITH ALL APPLICABLE LAWS REGULATING THE PRACTICE OF GENERAL CONTRACTING AS CONTAINED IN CHAPTER 87 OF THE GENERAL STATUTES OF NORTH CAROLINA. FOR CONTRACTS $40,000 OR MORE, EXCEPT FOR CERTAIN SPECIALTY WORK AS DETERMINED BY THE LICENSING BOARD, BIDDERS ARE REQUIRED TO BECOME LICENSED BY THE NC LICENSING BOARD. Please provide a detailed cost breakdown on official company letterhead, clearly itemizing materials, labor, and applicable taxes. All bids shall be prepared and submitted in accordance with the following requirements. Failure to comply with any requirement may cause the proposal to be considered irregular and may be grounds for rejection. FOR MORE INFORMATION, SEE RELATED DOCUMENTS Publication Date/Time: 2/17/2026 10:00 AM Closing Date/Time: 3/4/2026 1:00 PM Related Documents: 4411 Highway 24 - Driveway Invitation to Bid 4411 Highway 24 - Driveway Design 4411 Highway 24 - Driveway Specifications 4411 Highway 24 - DOT Driveway Design 4411 Highway 24 - Asphalt Pavement Section 4411 Highway 24 - Soils Report

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BID # 02-1725

Invitation to Bid

Carteret County Government

4411 Highway 24 Driveway

Issued: February 17, 2026

Submission Deadline: March 4, 2026 by 1:00 PM, EST.

Carteret County Government 4411 Highway 24 Driveway Invitation to Bid

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BID # 02-1725

CARTERET COUNTY PUBLIC BUILDINGS

Phone: 252-648-7877

INVITATION TO BID

Date:

February 17, 2026

To:

General Contractors

Project Name:

4411 Highway 24 Driveway

Scope of Work:

Carteret County Government is seeking competitive proposals to complete the installation of a 20’ wide and approximately

5,100 linear feet of asphalt driveway to the County’s future boat ramp facility and the new North Carolina Coastal Federation

facility at 4411 Highway 24 in Newport, North Carolina, PIN: 630503246341000.

General Scope of Work

• Installation of 20’ wide driveway per plans completed by the John R. McAdams, Company, Inc. dated August 21, 2025.

• Rough and fine grading.

• Installation of 8” aggregate base course and 2.5” asphalt surface course.

• Final seeding and stabilization of disturbed areas.

• Installation of three (3) “No Parking Signs” along each side of the driveway within 300’ feet of the entrance secured to

4” x 4” treated timber posts embedded in a concrete footer.

Performance and Payment Bonds will be required in the amount of 100 percent of the Contract Price. Bonds shall be in

accordance with State of North Carolina Statues and in a separate sealed envelope. A 5% bid bond or bid deposit (cash or

certified check) shall be submitted with each bid. This project is being bid in accordance with N.C.G.S. 143-129. The County

reserves the right to award the project to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder.

From the date of this notice until the date of opening of the Bidding Documents, Contract Documents, including Plans and

Specifications can be obtained from Arendell Engineers, 1004 Arendell Street, Morehead City, North Carolina, 28557 for PDF

copies. Contact Graham Strother or John Wade at Arendell Engineers at (252) 622-4338 to obtain plans.

With request for Bidding Documents please supply the following information: Company Name, Contact Person, Street Address,

and Phone and Fax Numbers for Bidding office; North Carolina Contractor’s license with limitation and classification.

Bidders are encouraged to examine the project site prior to bidding. ENGINEER will transmit to Bidding Document holders of

record such Addenda and explanations as ENGINEER considers necessary in response to written questions. Oral statements

may not be relied upon and will not be binding or legally effective.

A non-mandatory Pre-Bid Conference will be held on-site on February 24. 2026 at 11:00 AM local time. Interested

contractors are highly encouraged to attend. Representatives of OWNER and ENGINEER will transmit to Bidding Document

holders of record such Addenda as ENGINEER considers necessary in response to questions arising at the conference. Oral

statements may not be relied upon and will not be binding or legally effective until provided in writing.

Carteret County Government 4411 Highway 24 Driveway Invitation to Bid

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BID # 02-1725

The Preliminary Project Schedule is as follows:

February 17, 2026

February 24, 2026

March 4, 2026

Mid-March 2026

End of March 2026

May 15, 2026

May 29, 2026

Invitation to Bid

Non-Mandatory Pre-Bid Conference

Bid Opening

Selection Process

Notice to Proceed

Substantial Completion

Final Completion

The Preliminary Project Schedule may be modified by mutual agreement of the Owner

and Contractor.

Carteret County Government 4411 Highway 24 Driveway Invitation to Bid

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BID # 02-1725

Award of Contract

Carteret County Government reserves the right to award to multiple contractors deemed to be fully qualified and best

suited among others submitting proposals on the basis of the evaluation factors included within this Invitation to Bid.

The County reserves the right to award the project to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder. Once the proposals

are ranked by Carteret County Governments Committee and the qualified contractor is determined, Carteret County

Government may conduct further negotiations, and/or request presentations to any or all contractors. Carteret County

Government reserves the right to accept or reject, in whole or in part, proposals directed to the best interest of the

County. Each contractor shall fill out the required information within this Invitation to Bid, submit Certificate of

Insurance for liability and Worker’s Compensation in order for the proposal to be qualified. Carteret County

Government reserves the right to reject any or all proposals for any reason.

Carteret County POC

All inquiries concerning the Scope of Services, Proposal Submission Requirements, and Site Visits should be

directed to:

Mr. John J. Wade, P.E.

Arendell Engineers

1004 Arendell Street, Morehead City, NC 28557

Email: john@arendellengineers.com

Telephone: 252-622-4338

Issued Date: February 17, 2026

Non-Mandatory Site Visit – February 24, 2026 at 11:00 AM.

Due Date: Proposals to the attention of Carteret County Government are due no later than March 4, 2026 by

1:00 PM, EST. Sealed proposal shall be delivered and/or mailed to

Carteret County Government

Attn: Matt Reynal, Assistant County Manager

3820 Bridges Street, Suite B

Morehead City, NC 28557

Three copies of sealed proposals shall be mailed, and/or hand delivered to the address of the POC shown

above, and the sealed envelope shall clearly state the name of this Invitation to Bid. It is the sole

responsibility of the Contractor to ensure that their proposal arrives by the designated submission date

assigned. Sealed proposals will be opened immediately after the bid submission deadline and read aloud

publicly. Contractors shall submit their bid in an internal envelope marked bid and in a separate sealed

envelope for the bond.

*** NOTICE ***

ALL BIDDERS SHALL COMPLY WITH ALL APPLICABLE LAWS REGULATING THE PRACTICE OF

GENERAL CONTRACTING AS CONTAINED IN CHAPTER 87 OF THE GENERAL STATUTES OF NORTH

CAROLINA. FOR CONTRACTS $40,000 OR MORE, EXCEPT FOR CERTAIN SPECIALTY WORK AS

DETERMINED BY THE LICENSING BOARD, BIDDERS ARE REQUIRED TO BECOME LICENSED BY THE NC

LICENSING BOARD.

Please provide a detailed cost breakdown on official company letterhead, clearly itemizing materials, labor, and

applicable taxes.

All bids shall be prepared and submitted in accordance with the following requirements. Failure to comply with any

requirement may cause the proposal to be considered irregular and may be grounds for rejection.

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BID # 02-1725

GENERAL CONDITIONS

GENERAL

a) It is understood and agreed that by submitting a bid that the Contractor has examined these contract

documents, drawings and specifications and has visited the site of the Work, and has satisfied himself rela-

tive to the Work to be performed.

MATERIALS, EQUIPMENT AND EMPLOYEES

a) The contractor shall, unless otherwise specified, supply and pay for all labor, transportation, materials,

tools, apparatus, lights, power, fuel, sanitary facilities and incidentals necessary for the completion of his

work, and shall install, maintain and remove all equipment of the construction, other utensils or things, and

be responsible for the safe, proper and lawful construction, maintenance and use of same, and shall

construct in the best and most workmanlike manner, a complete job and everything incidental thereto, as

shown on the plans, stated in the specifications, or reasonably implied there from, all in accordance with

the contract documents.

b) All materials shall be new and of quality specified, except where reclaimed material is authorized herein

and approved for use. Workmanship shall at all times be of a grade accepted as the best practice of the

particular trade involved, and as stipulated in written standards of recognized organizations or institutes of

the respective trades except as exceeded or qualified by the specifications.

c) No changes shall be made in the Work except upon written approval and change order by Director, Carteret

County General Services.

d) Products are generally specified by ASTM or other reference standard and/or by manufacturer’s name and

model number or trade name. When specified only by reference standard, the Contractor may select any

product meeting this standard, by any manufacturer. When several products or manufacturers are specified

as being equally acceptable, the Contractor has the option of using any product and manufacturer

combination listed.

e) However, the contractor shall be aware that the cited examples are used only to denote the quality standard

of product desired and that they do not restrict bidders to a specific brand, make, manufacturer or specific

name; that they are used only to set forth and convey to bidders the general style, type, character and

quality of product desired; and that equivalent products will be acceptable. Substitution of materials, items

or equipment of equal or equivalent design shall be submitted to the architect or engineer for approval or

disapproval; such approval or disapproval shall be made by the architect or engineer prior to the opening of

bids.

f) If at any time during the construction and completion of the work covered by these contract documents, the

conduct of any worker of the various crafts be adjudged a nuisance to the Owner or if any worker be

considered detrimental to the work, the Contractor shall order such parties removed immediately from the

site.

g) The contractor shall designate a foreman/superintendent who shall direct the work.

CODES, PERMITS AND INSPECTIONS

a) The Contractor shall obtain the required permits, if required, give all notices, and comply with all federal,

state, and local laws, ordinances, codes, rules and regulations bearing on the conduct of the work under this

contract. If the Contractor observes that the drawings and specifications are at variance therewith, he shall

promptly notify the Designer in writing. If the Contractor performs any work knowing it to be contrary to

such laws, ordinances, codes, rules and regulations, and without such notice to the Owner, he shall bear all

cost arising from non-compliance with requirements.

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Commodity Codes

• NAICS 237310Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction
• NAICS 238990All Other Specialty Trade Contractors

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