Highland Branch Greenway Phase I

This project will construct a ten foot wide greenway trail from US 321 to Bulb Avenue in order to connect with the Highland Rail Trail. The Work to be performed under this Contract will be financed in whole or in part with Federal funding. As such, Federal laws, regulations, policies, and related administrative practices apply to this Contract. The most recent of such Federal requirements, including any amendments made after the execution of this Contract, shall govern this Contract, unless the Federal Government determines otherwise. This Section identifies the Federal requirements that are applicable to this Contract. The Contractor is responsible for complying with all applicable provisions. Any firm that wishes to bid as a prime contractor shall be prequalified by NCDOT as a Bidder or Prime Contractor prior to submitting a bid. Information regarding prequalification can be found at Website. Bidders must be properly licensed under North Carolina state law to perform the work. The Bidder will provide their North Carolina General Contractor's License Number, Classification(s), and Limits in the space provided on the signature page of the bid. All questionsrelated to this project during the advertisement period shall be submitted to Margo Tauzel, Project Administrator, at the office of the Engineer (email address is margot@cityofgastonia.com). Bid Bond or Bid Deposit: Each bid shall be accompanied by a corporate bid bond or a bid deposit of a certified or cashier's check in the amount of at least 5% of the total amount bid for the contract. When a bid is secured by a bid deposit (certified check or cashier's check), the execution of a bid bond will not be required. Bids may be held by the City for a period not to exceed sixty (60) days from the date of the bid opening for the purpose of reviewing bids and investigating qualifications of Bidders. Bidders will ensure that employees and applicants for employment are not discriminated against because of their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or veteran's status. The bidder shall not add any provision reserving the right to accept or reject an award, or to enter into a contract pursuant to an award. Please submit questions or inquiries no later than 7 days prior to the due date. Questions or inquiries past this deadline may not be addressed by the City prior to the Bid Due Date. The City of Gastonia or NCDOT reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive any informalities or technicalities as it may deem to be in its best interest. A DBE Contract Goal of 6% has been established for this project. NCDOT - Highland Branch Greenway Phase I

Division 32 -	Exterior Improvements, Operation and Maintenance of Exterior Improvements.
Division 34 -	Transportation, Operation and Maintenance of Transportation.