Definitive Contract 693C7324C000011

The Federal Highway Administration, on behalf of NASA, awarded a $70.6 million firm fixed-price design-build contract to Kokosing Construction Company, Inc. on July 18, 2024, for the design and replacement of the Wallops Island Causeway Bridge over Cat Creek in Accomack County, Virginia. This comprehensive infrastructure project includes construction of a new approximately 1,950-foot-long concrete bridge with associated substructure and superstructure elements, realigned causeway approaches, asphalt concrete roadway pavement, drainage systems, and stormwater management features. The contract also encompasses demolition of the existing 1,284-foot bridge, removal and relocation of shellfish within the project footprint, preparation of environmental permits and Endangered Species Act consultations, and development of transportation and traffic management plans. The project is expected to achieve ultimate completion by July 31, 2029, with no set-aside designation applied. A recent contract modification increased the contract amount by $20,779.48 with no change to the contract timeline.

Kokosing Construction Company, Inc., a well-established contractor with a registered history of federal awards since 2002, brings extensive expertise in large-scale infrastructure and bridge construction projects. The company has successfully competed for substantial federal contracts through open competition, including other major transportation infrastructure projects such as the $113.34 million Columbia Pike realignment in Arlington, Virginia, and historical preservation work with the National Park Service. This Wallops Island project reflects the company's demonstrated capability to manage complex, multi-disciplinary construction efforts requiring coordination with multiple federal and state agencies, including NASA, the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and the U.S. Coast Guard.