A76_2026_SGR - bridge replacment over n. F. Clinch river

The Virginia Department of Transportation is requesting electronic bids for bridge replacement over the North Fork Clinch River on Route 624 in Scott County's Bristol District (Contract A76_2026_SGR), with bids due July 22, 2026. Prequalification is required, and all questions must be submitted through CABB (Contractors Advertisement Bulletin Board) at https://cabb.virginiadot.org/.

The scope encompasses complete replacement of Structure No. 6039, including clearing and grubbing, excavation, structural concrete work, reinforcing steel installation, pipe placement, riprap, guardrail and fence installation, erosion control measures, topsoil and seeding, and dismantling and removal of the existing structure. The bid schedule contains approximately 60 line items combining lump-sum items (mobilization, construction surveying) and unit-priced items (concrete, steel reinforcement, materials). Project completion is scheduled for May 5, 2027.

The contract is subject to prevailing wage requirements under the Davis-Bacon Act, with wage rates established for all labor classifications. Contractors must comply with FHWA Form 1273 provisions covering nondiscrimination, equal employment opportunity, and environmental protection. Specific compliance obligations include protection of nesting birds and bat species and securing portable changeable message signs with grade 3 or stronger locks and complex passwords. The contract incorporates Virginia Department of Transportation Road and Bridge Specifications (2020), Virginia Work Area Protection Manual (version 11.0), and Virginia MUTCD (version 11.0).

Bids are guaranteed by a bid bond equal to five percent of the bid amount. Awards will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder within 60 days of bid opening. The project is federally funded under the Surface Transportation Block Grant Program (FHWA Number BROS-084-1(193)). Fuel and steel price adjustment provisions are available at the contractor's option. Subcontractor and supplier information, including solicitation and utilization documentation and vendor surveys, must be submitted with bids.