Crawler excavator, 153 HP, 51000 operating weight, w/operator and 15 more items

F & B Contractors Ltd has been awarded contract PO05413948 by the Virginia Department of Transportation effective July 21, 2026. The cumulative contract value is $134,217.75, with all deliverables designated for delivery to Ricky D. Heath. The contract encompasses the provision of heavy equipment rental and operator services, including a crawler excavator (153 horsepower), tractor/lowboy trailer (35-ton minimum capacity), mid-size excavator (55 horsepower with hydraulic thumb and rock breaker attachment), skid steer loader with milling head attachment, tandem/tri-axle dump truck, and specialized equipment such as a soil tamper, trench roller, and vacuum trailer system. Hourly rates for these equipment rentals with operators range from $10.91 to $163.59.

The contract also includes provisions for pickup truck services with foreman supervision, water pump rentals (both 1.5–3 inch and 4 inch models), portable concrete and metal saws, hand-held leaf blowers, generators, and skilled laborer/operator services. Labor services are priced at $54.53 per hour, while various equipment hourly rates reflect equipment specifications and operator requirements. A materials allocation of $10,000 is included as a separate line item. The total contracted hours and equipment days reflect anticipated utilization across multiple piece of equipment and labor categories to support Virginia Department of Transportation operations.