A11_2026 SGR/smart scale - bridge replacement and road improvements

The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) is procuring a Statewide Goals for Roadway Safety/SMART Scale Bridge Replacement and Road Improvements project located on Route 17 in Fauquier County, spanning from 0.016 miles west of Apple Blossom Drive to 0.049 miles east of Tulane Drive. This comprehensive roadway and bridge improvement project requires prequalified contractors to submit sealed bids electronically through the Bidx portal by 10:00 AM on June 24, 2026, with all questions submitted to VDOT using the Contractors Advertisement Bulletin Board (CABB). The scope of work includes bridge replacement, road widening, traffic signal installation, drainage system improvements, pavement work, and coordination of utility relocations involving multiple providers including Shenandoah Valley Electric Cooperative, Verizon, Shentel, SEGRA, AT&T, Comcast, and Washington Gas, with utility adjustment timelines ranging from 120 to 180 calendar days from contract execution. Contractors must demonstrate prequalification, comply with prevailing wage requirements established by the U.S. Department of Labor, and maintain performance and payment bonds throughout contract execution. Pricing is submitted on a unit price basis, and the contract incorporates price adjustment provisions for asphalt, steel, and fuel costs. The project completion date is November 9, 2029, and all work must conform to VDOT specifications, the Virginia Work Area Protection Manual, and applicable MUTCD standards, including environmental compliance measures for bat habitat protection and erosion control.

This procurement requires compliance with federal-aid highway construction program regulations, including Davis-Bacon Act provisions and Equal Employment Opportunity requirements. Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) utilization is mandatory, establishing restrictions on eligible respondents and contractors. A five percent bid bond is required at submission, and contractors must maintain quality control testing, progress scheduling, and traffic control maintenance throughout project execution. The contract includes environmental compliance requirements related to bat habitat protection and erosion control measures to ensure ecological stewardship. While specific budget values are not explicitly stated in the available documentation, the project is federally funded through federal-aid highway construction programs, indicating substantial capital investment typical of major roadway and bridge replacement initiatives. Interested contractors should note that prequalification is a prerequisite for bid submission, and all inquiries must be directed through VDOT's CABB system prior to the June 24, 2026 bid deadline.