A42_2026 smart scale - intersection improvements

The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) is procuring highway construction services through a competitive sealed bid process for SMART SCALE intersection improvements on Route 58 in Buchanan County. The project scope encompasses site clearing and grubbing, drainage installation including storm sewer pipes and associated structures, earthwork operations (excavation and embankment), erosion control measures, subgrade preparation, aggregate base and subbase courses, and asphalt concrete placement in multiple lift types (base, intermediate, and surface), along with pavement markings, signage, and traffic control maintenance. The project extends from 0.344 miles west of Robinson Ferry Road to 0.133 miles east of Robinson Ferry Road, with a projected completion date of August 6, 2027. Bidders must meet prequalification requirements and comply with the 2020 Road and Bridge Specifications with 2022 supplements. The bid submission deadline is May 27, 2026, at 10:00 AM, with electronic submission required through Bidx. All questions must be submitted to VDOT using the Contractors Advertisement Bulletin Board (CABB). Qualified bidders must submit a five percent proposal guaranty bond and designate a certified Asphalt Field Level II Technician to oversee paving operations.

The contract is funded through federal aid highway programs (FHWA number STP-012-4(063)) and incorporates mandatory Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements, equal employment opportunity provisions, and disadvantaged business enterprise (DBE) participation guidelines, making it subject to federal contracting regulations under FHWA-1273. Contractors must comply with Virginia's prevailing wage rates, maintain certified payrolls submitted electronically, and adhere to specialized provisions for materials pricing adjustments related to asphalt, fuel, and steel costs. The contract requires strict adherence to labor standards, non-discrimination policies, and environmental compliance throughout the project duration. Partial monthly progress payments will be issued based on work completion percentages, with payment terms and estimated bid totals to be determined through competitive bidding. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the procurement documentation. The specific award value or budget range is not disclosed in the available contract materials, as compensation will be determined through the competitive sealed bid process.