A61_2026 smart scale - pedestrian improvements

The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) is soliciting bids on pedestrian improvements under SMART Scale project A61_2026 along Route 60 in Buena Vista City and Staunton District (0.019 miles west of Route 501 to 0.029 miles east of Route 501), with bids due September 23, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. Prequalification is required; all questions must be submitted through CABB (Contractors Advertisement Bulletin Board).

The scope encompasses drainage improvements, grading, erosion control, asphalt concrete placement, sidewalk and curb-and-gutter installation, pavement markings, sign installation, and pedestrian signal modifications across 73 line items. Hydraulic cement concrete sidewalk is identified as a major item. Work must comply with Virginia Department of Transportation Road and Bridge Specifications (2020 and 2022 supplements), Virginia Work Area Protection Manual version 11.0, and Virginia MUTCD version 11.0. The contractor must maintain traffic during construction and coordinate lane closures through VDOT.

The contract is federally funded through the Federal Highway Administration under project number STP-5103(140) and contract ID C0000124001C01B. Work must be completed by July 6, 2027. Bids must be submitted electronically through Bidx.

The contract is subject to prevailing wage requirements under the Davis-Bacon Act, with certified weekly payrolls required and detailed worker records to be maintained for three years post-completion. Prevailing wage rates range from $11.82 per hour for flaggers to $26.68 per hour for crane operators. A bid bond equal to five percent of the total bid amount is required. The contract includes optional price-adjustment provisions for fuel, steel, and asphalt. Drug-free workplace and equal employment opportunity requirements apply.