A71_2026_box guardrail replacement

The Virginia Department of Transportation is requesting electronic bids for box guardrail replacement on Route 85 across Petersburg and Dinwiddie County, with bids due July 22, 2026. Prequalification is required; all bids must be submitted electronically through Bid Express, and questions must be submitted via the Contractors Advertisement Bulletin Board (CABB).

The project spans approximately 3.54 miles (mile markers 64.60 to 68.14) and includes 15,993 linear feet of HTC Barrier System guardrail installation, removal of 9,205 linear feet of existing guardrail, 780 tons of asphalt concrete placement, pavement markings, temporary traffic control, and erosion control. The scope encompasses over 50 line items. Prevailing wage requirements under the Davis-Bacon Act apply, with rates ranging from $12.89 per hour for flaggers to $36.85 per hour for electricians. Contractors must maintain a drug-free workplace and submit certified weekly payroll documentation.

The project is funded under the Federal Highway Administration's National Highway Performance Program (NHPP-085-1(111)). Bidders must submit a bid bond equal to five percent of the bid total. The contract includes optional fuel, steel price, and asphalt price adjustment provisions. Project completion is scheduled for December 3, 2027. Award will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder no later than 60 days after bid opening.