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This is a solicitation document from the Virginia Department of Transportation for median, guardrail, and pier protection improvements on Route 85 in Mecklenburg and Dinwiddie Counties. The project scope involves the removal of approximately 9,205 linear feet of existing guardrail and installation of 15,993 linear feet of High Tension Cable Barrier (HTCB) system classified as TL-3, 1,329 linear feet of median barrier (MB-7D), placement of 901 tons of asphalt concrete, flexible pavement planing of 5,707 square yards, and implementation of traffic control and erosion control measures. The work extends from milepost 64.60 to 68.14 and is composed of over 50 bid items with specified quantities and units. Prequalification is required for bidders. Bids are due July 22, 2026, with project completion scheduled for December 3, 2027. Award will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder within 60 days of bid opening.

Bidders must submit prices for all items and provide a five percent bid bond based on total bid value. The contract is federally funded through the National Highway Performance Program (NHPP) and is subject to Davis-Bacon Act prevailing wage requirements covering equipment operators, laborers, ironworkers, and traffic control personnel. Awardees must maintain a Drug-Free Workplace, provide equal employment opportunity, and comply with all applicable federal and state nondiscrimination requirements. The solicitation does not identify an incumbent or state-specific set-asides. All work must comply with Virginia Department of Transportation specifications and special provisions regarding environmental protection, traffic maintenance, and quality assurance standards.