A32_2026 box culvert replacement

Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) is procuring a box culvert replacement project in Bristol City, Virginia, under project identifier A32_2026. The procurement involves replacing an existing metal pipe culvert with a precast box culvert extending from 0.024 miles from Seaton Lane to 0.20 miles to South Virginia Avenue. The scope of work encompasses clearing and grubbing, excavation, embankment construction, utility test pits, structure excavation, concrete substructure work, reinforcing steel installation, pavement work, curb and gutter construction, sidewalk and entrance removal, temporary traffic control, erosion control, and stream flow maintenance. Prequalification is required to bid on this project, and all questions must be submitted to VDOT using the Contractors Advertisement Bulletin Board (CABB). Bids are due on May 27, 2026, with substantial completion scheduled for April 22, 2027, and final contract completion by May 17, 2027. The contract includes incentive payments of $1,000 per day for early completion (capped at $30,000) and disincentive payments of $1,000 per day for delays (capped at $30,000). Pricing must be submitted on a unit price basis for multiple line items, and a bid bond equal to 5% of the total bid amount is required.

This federally funded contract is subject to Davis-Bacon Act provisions, prevailing wage requirements, and FHWA-1273 federal contract requirements. A Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) goal of 0% applies to this project. The contract includes provisions for asphalt and steel price adjustments, fuel adjustment options, and Made in the USA material requirements. Contractor payment is made monthly based on progress estimates, with 5% retainage applicable if progress is deemed unsatisfactory. Specific lane closure restrictions apply based on roadway classification, with varying daytime and nighttime closure windows for Interstate and route designations. No incumbent vendors or existing contractors are identified in the available documentation. The specific contract award value or budget range is not disclosed in the procurement materials.