No bids were received. Will be readvertising in the coming weeks. The proposed work is generally described as follows: o Installation of a new traffic signal with mast arms at the intersection of Broad Street and Middle Street in New Bern, NC. Each Bid shall be accompanied with a deposit of cash or CERTIFIED CHECK on some bank or trust company insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation in an amount equal to not less than five percent (5%) of the Bid, said check to be made payable to the City of New Bern. In lieu of the above cash or CERTIFIED CHECK, the Bidder may execute a Bid Bond for the same amount. Successful Bidder will be required to furnish a Construction Performance Bond and a Construction Payment Bond as security for the faithful performance and the payment of all bids and obligations arising from the performance of the Contract. Bond Forms are available Bidders shall make a Good Faith Effort to use Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBE) in accordance with Bid Documents. The MBE/WBE combined goal for the project is 10.0%. Minority and female owned businesses are invited and encouraged to bid. Minimum Wage requirements for labor shall comply with the Proposal/Bid Documents. Owner reserves the right to reject any or all Bids, including without limitation the right to reject any or all nonconforming, nonresponsive, unbalanced, or conditional bids, and to reject the bid of any Bidder if Owner believes that it would not be in the best interest of Owner to make an award to that Bidder. Owner also reserves the right to waive informalities. If the Contract is to be awarded, Owner will give the Successful Bidder a Notice of Award within the number of days set forth in the Bid Form. No bidder may withdraw their bid within sixty (60) days after the actual date of the opening thereof. The MBE/WBE combined goal for the project is 10.0% The work on the site is to be commenced as specified in the Contract Documents, and to be diligently prosecuted to completion within 30 calendar days, but no later than August 14, 2024.