ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Sealed proposals will be received until 2:00PM on July 16, 2026, in the office of David Varel, Facilities Design Unit, 1 South Wilmington Street, Raleigh, NC 27601, for the construction of Southport & Fort Fisher Ferry Ramp Backup System Project (SCO ID#: 25-29456-01A) at which time and place bids will be opened and read. Complete plans and specifications ($50 for hard copies) for this project can be obtained from the office of Hardesty & Hanover, LLP, 3100 Smoketree Court, Suite 1005, Raleigh, NC, 27604 during normal office hours after June 3, 2026 or by calling 919. 744.5452. A mandatory pre-bid meeting will be held for all interested bidders on June 30, 2026 at 11:00 am at the Southport Visitor's Center, 1650 Ferry Road SE, Southport, NC 28461 The state reserves the unqualified right to reject any and all proposals. Signed: N.C. Department of Transportation IPL0345120 Jun 5 2026