ITB 2026-002 Downtown Streetscape Project-Legal Ad.pdf
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- ITB 2026-002 Downtown Streetscape Improvement Project-Main Street: White Oak Alley to Market Street
- Solicitation number
- IFB-119866
- Issued by
- Newport News City, Salem City, Virginia
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This is a legal advertisement for bids issued by the City of Salem, Virginia Purchasing Department for the construction of the Downtown Streetscape Improvements Project on Main Street from White Oak Alley to Market Street. The project encompasses demolition and removal of existing concrete and paver sidewalks, curbs, and electrical features; construction of new paver sidewalks with appropriate sub-grade improvements; concrete curbs and asphalt pavement; new storm drainage infrastructure; water and fire hydrant adjustments; street lighting and electrical components; landscaping and irrigation systems; and associated streetscape furnishings. Sealed bids must be submitted to the City of Salem Purchasing Department at 114 North Broad Street, Salem, Virginia 24153, by 3:00 PM on May 28, 2026, with public bid opening and reading at 3:05 PM the same day in City Council Chambers. A pre-bid conference is scheduled for 10:00 AM on May 14, 2026, at Salem Electric Department, 730 West Main Street, Salem, Virginia, which is highly encouraged but not mandatory. All written clarifications and questions must be submitted by email to Benjamin K. Denton, Purchasing Manager, no later than 5:00 PM on May 19, 2026. Bidding documents will be distributed in PDF format via email beginning May 8, 2026.
Bids shall be submitted on a unit price basis for a single prime contract, with bidders required to be VDOT pre-qualified contractors and to provide their Vendor ID Number on the bid form. A bid guarantee is required as specified in the Instructions to Bidders. The project is federally funded under FHWA project number STP-5129(010), and bidders must comply with Executive Order 11246 (employment discrimination prohibition), Executive Orders 12138 and 11625 (MBE/WBE utilization), Executive Order 13658 (prevailing wages), the Davis-Bacon Act, and American Iron and Steel requirements. The DBE contract goal for this procurement is zero percent; however, MBE/WBE firms are encouraged to submit bids and contractors are encouraged to seek DBE participation as subcontractors. Faxed or emailed bids will not be accepted.
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CITY OF SALEM
FHWA PROJECT NO.: STP-5129(010)
INVITATION TO BID #2026-002
DOWNTOWN STREETSCAPE IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT
MAIN STREET: WHITE OAK ALLEY TO MARKET STREET
PROJECT NO.: U000-129-255, P101, R201, C501 / UPC 119473
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
Sealed Bids for the construction of the Downtown Streetscape Improvements Project / Main Street:
White Oak Alley to Market Street (Project No. U000-129-255, P101, R201, C501 / UPC 119473) will be received by the City of Salem Purchasing Department, 114 North Broad Street, Salem, Virginia 24153, until
3:00 PM (Local Time) on May 28, 2026. Faxed or emailed bids will not be considered.
All bids received will be publicly opened and read aloud for the information of Bidders and other interested parties at 3:05 PM (Local Time) on May 28, 2026, in City Council Chambers at City Hall, 114
North Broad Street, Salem, Virginia 24153. Interested parties may attend in person or by representative.
A link to view the bid opening online may be requested by emailing bkdenton@salemva.gov.
The work of the Project generally consists of: demolition and removal of existing concrete and paver sidewalks, curb/curb & gutter, and other related site and electrical features; constructing new paver sidewalks with sub-grade/sub-base improvements; concrete curb; aggregate base course and asphalt pavement; striping; new storm drainage piping and inlets; incidental adjustments to water appurtenances; new/relocating fire hydrant; street lighting and other related electrical components;
landscaping & irrigation system; and other streetscape site features and furnishings, all as shown on the project drawings.
Bids will be received for a single prime Contract. Bids shall be on a unit price basis.
Issuing Office: City of Salem, Purchasing Department, 114 North Broad Street, Salem, VA 24153, Attn:
Benjamin K. (B.K.) Denton, Purchasing Manager, (540) 375-3063, e-mail: bkdenton@salemva.gov.
Bidding Documents will be sent in PDF Format only via email from the issuing office beginning on May 8, 2026.
Bids must be accompanied by a bid guarantee as specified in the Instructions to Bidders. The bidder's attention is directed to the requirements of Title 54.1, Chapter 11, of the Code of Virginia.
Withdrawal of bid due to error shall be in accordance with Title 2.2, Chapter 43 (2.2-4330, Paragraph B.1) of the Code of Virginia.
MBE/WBE firms are encouraged to submit bids. Bidders must comply with the following: the President's
Executive Order # 11246 prohibiting discrimination in employment regarding race, color, creed, sex, or national origin; the President's Executive Orders # 12138 and 11625 regarding utilization of MBE/WBE firms; the President's Executive Order 13658 regarding minimum wages on federal funded construction contracts, the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Davis-Bacon Act, and Section 436 of P. L. 113-76, American Iron and Steel. Bidders must certify that they do not or will not maintain or provide for their employees any facilities that are segregated on the basis of race, color, creed, or national origin.
It is the policy of the Virginia Department of Transportation that Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBE) as defined in 49 CFR Part 26 must have the maximum opportunity to participate in the performance of federally funded contracts. A list of DBE firms certified by the SBSD and MWAA is maintained on SBSD’s website (http://www.SBSD.virginia.gov) under the DBE Directory of Certified Vendors.
Contractors/consultants are encouraged to take all necessary and reasonable steps to ensure that DBE firms have the maximum opportunity to compete for and perform services on contract, including participation in any subsequent supplement contracts. If the contractor/consultant intends to subcontract a portion of the services on the project, the contractor/consultant is encouraged to seek out and consider
DBEs as potential Sub-contractors/sub-consultants. The contractor/sub-contractor is encouraged to contact DBEs to solicit their interest, capability and qualifications. Any agreement between a contractor/consultant and a DBE whereby the DBE promises not to provide services to other contractors/consultants is prohibited. The DBE contract goal for this procurement is Zero (0) percent.
A pre-bid conference will be held at 10:00 AM on May 14, 2026 at Salem Electric Department, 730 West
Main Street, Salem, VA. Attendance at the pre-bid conference is highly encouraged but is not mandatory.
All requests for clarifications or questions regarding this Invitation to Bid must be made in writing by email to Benjamin K. (B.K.) Denton, Purchasing Manager (bkdenton@salemva.gov), and received no later than 5:00 PM on May 19, 2026.
Bid security shall be furnished in accordance with the Instructions to Bidders.
Bidder must be a VDOT pre-qualified Contractor and shall be required to provide Vendor ID Number on
Bid Form.
POSTED: May 7, 2026
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