A22_2026 smart scale -park and ride lot improvements

The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) is soliciting sealed bids for the A22_2026 SMART SCALE Park and Ride Lot Improvements project, a federally funded transportation infrastructure initiative serving Stafford County and Strasburg Town. The project encompasses comprehensive site improvements at a park and ride facility located 0.02 miles east of Route 850 in Shenandoah County, with a contract completion deadline of November 20, 2026. Deliverables include stormwater management facilities, parking lot reconstruction, drainage infrastructure, erosion control measures, landscaping, electrical systems with LED lighting, signage, and related appurtenances, with over 85 line items spanning drainage, grading, materials, pavement, concrete work, and environmental controls. Contractor prequalification is required, and all questions must be submitted through VDOT's Contractors Advertisement Bulletin Board (CABB). Electronic bids were originally due on April 22, 2026, at 10:00 AM through Bidx.com but were delayed to May 27, 2026, at 10:00 AM, with the bid opening to be held in the 4th floor Conference Room at 9120 Lockwood Boulevard, Mechanicsville, Virginia 23116, with options for in-person attendance or virtual participation via livestream. Bidders must submit complete proposals with all items priced, bid bonds equal to five percent of the bid total, and comply with all bonding and prequalification requirements.

This contract is federally funded through the FHWA under project number STP-085-8(090) and is subject to prevailing wage requirements established by the Department of Labor for Shenandoah County, with hourly rates ranging from $11.82 to $26.68 depending on trade classification. Contractors must maintain compliance with Davis-Bacon Act provisions, Equal Employment Opportunity requirements including minority and female participation goals, and the Build America, Buy America Act standards for domestic product sourcing. While no Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) goal currently applies due to interim USDOT regulations, DBE program requirements remain in effect, and contractors must provide comprehensive subcontractor solicitation documentation and payment tracking through the AASHTOWare Project CRL system. Additionally, contractors must maintain a Drug-Free Workplace, submit detailed construction record documents for stormwater facilities, and provide monthly progress schedule updates. Price adjustments are available for asphalt, fuel, and steel materials based on published indices, and all work must comply with environmental and safety regulations. No specific bid value or budget range was disclosed in the available procurement documents.