161277 Fabricated Structural Steel

The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) Northern Virginia District is soliciting bids under IFB 161277 for fabricated and galvanized structural steel for a bridge project in Western Loudoun County, with bids now due November 2, 2026 under Addendum #1. The solicitation includes a set-aside award priority for DSBSD-certified micro businesses or small businesses when designated accordingly. Fabricators must work in an AISC-certified shop. Q&A #1 states that waivers have been granted in similar situations but does not grant one for this solicitation.

Steel must meet ASTM A992 rolled beam requirements with supplemental Charpy V-Notch impact testing to ASTM A709 Zone 2, and ASTM A709 Grade 50 for all shapes and plates. All steel is hot-dip galvanized after fabrication per ASTM A123, with beams stamped with legible member marks after galvanizing. Delivery to NOVA Bridge Maintenance at 7940 Mason King Court, Manassas, Virginia, must be completed by March 31, 2027. Bid prices must include all delivery costs, and contractors must contact designated VDOT personnel at least 48 hours before delivery to coordinate offloading. Bids are submitted electronically through eVA with State Corporation Commission business-status certification, at least three references for similar goods, manufacturer name and address and shipping point for each item, and normal and emergency contacts. Addendum #1 removed Attachment E (steel fabrication drawings) from the requirements. Acknowledgment of the addendum must accompany the bid, and failure to acknowledge may result in a non-responsive determination.

Award will be made on a Grand Total basis to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, and bids remain valid for 60 days. A vendor transaction fee of 1 percent of contract value applies, capped at $500 for DSBSD-certified small businesses and $1,500 for other businesses. Payment is due within 30 days of invoice receipt and verification under the Virginia Prompt Payment Act.

Bids are due November 2, 2026 at 9:00 AM EST, and the virtual public bid opening via Microsoft Teams is November 4, 2026 at 9:00 AM EST. No pre-bid conference will be held. The question deadline of October 21, 2026 at 12:00 PM EST has passed. Q&A #1 states that the quantities, lengths, and specifications match those of a recently extended contract.