A57_2026 sidewalk construction

Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) is requesting bids for sidewalk construction extending from 0.256 miles west of Horsepen Road to 0.012 miles west of Horsepen Road in Roanoke City, with bids due October 28, 2026 under Solicitation A57_2026. Prequalification with VDOT is required to bid.

The scope encompasses clearing and grubbing, excavation, embankment placement, erosion and siltation control, aggregate base and asphalt concrete placement, curb and gutter installation, concrete sidewalk construction, pavement demolition, utility adjustments, water and sewer service installations, topsoil placement, seeding, sign installation, and pavement markings. The contract includes approximately 70 bid line items. Contractors must perform at least 30 percent of the work with their own organization and are responsible for all subcontractors' compliance with contract requirements.

The project is federally funded under the Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality (CMAQ) program (FHWA number CMAQ-5A27(946), Project Number 0006-043-965). The contract is subject to Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements, with rates varying by trade classification ranging from $12.89 per hour for flaggers to $27.38 per hour for structural ironworkers. Contractors must submit a bid bond equal to five percent of the bid amount and comply with FHWA-1273 requirements, state and federal nondiscrimination and equal employment opportunity standards, and environmental compliance standards. Prevailing wage compliance requires certified weekly payrolls maintained throughout a three-year record retention period, along with mandatory sexual harassment training for supervisors and employees.

Optional fuel, steel, and asphalt price adjustment provisions are available on designated bid items. Project completion is scheduled for July 1, 2027. Award is anticipated within 60 days of bid opening. All questions must be submitted through CABB (Contractors Advertisement Bulletin Board).