161227Bridge Timbers

The Virginia Department of Transportation is requesting bids on bridge timbers under Unsealed Invitation for Bid 161227, with bids due September 22, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. EST. This is a Small Business Set-Aside with award preference given to DSBSD-certified micro businesses or small businesses if their bids are received and deemed fair and reasonable.

The scope consists of 200 pieces of 5-inch by 10-inch by 26-foot Southern Pine Number 1 Dense timbers and 100 pieces of 4-inch by 6-inch by 20-foot timbers, all CCA-treated at 0.60 pounds per cubic foot in accordance with VDOT Road and Bridge Specifications 2020, Section 236.02. Moisture content of wood material shall not exceed 19 percent at the time of treatment. Delivery is to VDOT-Jennings Ordinary at 4668 Patrick Henry Highway, Crewe, Virginia 23930. The contract period runs from award through delivery of goods and is non-renewable.

Bid prices must be all-inclusive, covering complete delivery in ready-for-use condition and incorporating all applicable freight and fuel surcharge costs. Payment will be made within 30 days of receipt of valid invoices and verification of satisfactory goods received under the Virginia Prompt Payment Act. Vendor Transaction Fees of 1 percent, capped at $500 for DSBSD-certified small businesses and $1,500 for other businesses, will be assessed by the Department of General Services.

All bids must be submitted electronically through eVA; faxed, emailed, mailed, or hand-delivered bids are not accepted. Questions are due September 18, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. EST to Contract Officer Tracey Higgins. Vendors must notify Patrick Boley at (804) 702-1669 at least 24 hours prior to delivery. All bids remain valid for 60 days. Award will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder.