A44_2026 bridge deck repair

The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) is procuring bridge deck repair services for Route 719 (Days Bridge Road) over Lake Anna in Louisa County, Virginia, with the contract opportunity designated as A44_2026. The project scope encompasses removing an existing epoxy overlay, performing hydro-demolition and structural repairs, reconstructing backwalls, furnishing and placing latex-modified concrete overlay, and conducting bridge deck grooving across approximately 1,529 square yards of deck area. Key deliverables include 1,529 square yards of type A milling at variable depth, 1,529 square yards of type A hydro-demolition, 98 cubic yards of VES latex-modified concrete, 224 linear feet of adhesive-based joint sealer, and 860 linear feet of pavement markings, with all work to be completed by December 21, 2026. Required qualifications mandate prequalification for all bidders and compliance with prevailing wage rates established by the U.S. Department of Labor as of January 2, 2026. Contractors must submit a detailed work plan and maintenance of traffic plan 30 days prior to lane closures, with a concrete overlay pre-pour meeting required 30 days before construction activities begin. The bid submission deadline is June 24, 2026, and all questions must be submitted through VDOT's Contractors Advertisement Bulletin Board (CABB).

This procurement is a federally funded project under the Surface Transportation Block Grant Program (HFWA Number STP-PM07(348)) with a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) goal of 0% under interim requirements. All bidders must comply with Made in the USA requirements, including provisions for iron and steel products, manufactured products, and BABA construction materials, and must certify compliance with federal debarment, suspension, and lobbying restrictions. A 5% bid bond is required at submission, and contractors must submit Form C-48 (Subcontractor/Supplier Solicitation and Utilization) no later than 10:00 a.m. the next business day following bid opening, with electronic submission options available via Bid Express or email. The work is restricted to single lane closures while maintaining a minimum 10-foot open travel lane, and no additional payment will be provided for warm mix asphalt additives or mobilization costs beyond the lump sum price. The contract adheres to VDOT's 2020 Road and Bridge Specifications, 2016 Road and Bridge Standards, and the Virginia Work Area Protection Manual Version 11.0. While a specific contract award value is not stated in the procurement documents, the scope and estimated quantities indicate a substantial infrastructure project with corresponding budget requirements.