A14-2026 bridge maintenance -rigid overlay

The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) is procuring bridge maintenance services for rigid overlay construction on Route 29 in the Caroline County area, spanning from 0.37 miles west of W.C.L. Lynchburg to 0.1 miles east of the intersection with Route 29. This federally funded project (FHWA project BFP-5118(373)) requires comprehensive bridge repair and maintenance work including rumble strip installation, bridge deck grooving, expansion joint reconstruction, patching, pavement markings, traffic control, hydro-demolition, and placement of very early modulus concrete overlay. Bidders must be prequalified with VDOT and are required to submit proposals by April 22, 2026, at 10:00 AM, with an anticipated contract completion date of December 3, 2026. Key qualifications include the ability to coordinate with Norfolk Southern Railway, maintain compliance with Davis-Bacon prevailing wage rates, secure appropriate insurance coverage including Railroad Protective Liability insurance with combined single limits of $5,000,000 per occurrence and $10,000,000 aggregate, and adhere to federal and state labor standards, environmental, and material certification requirements. Work parameters include weekend lane closures limited to eight allowable periods between Friday 7:00 PM and Sunday 12:00 PM, weeknight work permitted from 7:00 PM to 6:00 AM Sunday through Thursday, and mandatory tow wrecker service during all weekend lane closures. All questions must be submitted through VDOT's CABB (Contractors Advertisement Bulletin Board).

The procurement is subject to Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) participation reporting requirements, and contractors must comply with Davis-Bacon prevailing wage determinations effective January 2, 2026. Bidders must submit a 5% bid bond and demonstrate Made in the USA material certifications, electronic payroll submission capabilities, and SWPPP certification. Lane rental fees will be assessed if traffic lanes are not restored within specified timeframes, with varying rates dependent on time of day and direction of travel. Contractor Protective Services must be onsite whenever construction activities occur on or adjacent to railroad property, requiring advance notice and approval from Norfolk Southern's Public Improvements Engineer for all submittals, demolition procedures, erection plans, and protective systems. While specific award values or budget ranges are not provided in the available documentation, the comprehensive scope and federally funded nature of the project, combined with prevailing wage requirements and extended project timeline, indicate a substantial contract value.