B08_2026 roundabout

The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) is requesting bids for roundabout construction on Route 617 in Goochland County, extending from 0.51 miles north of Broad Street to 0.30 miles south of Pony Farm Road, with bids due September 23, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. Prequalification is required, and all questions must be submitted through VDOT's Contractors Advertisement Bulletin Board (CABB).

The scope encompasses clearing and grubbing, drainage infrastructure installation (storm sewer pipes, drop inlets, and manholes), excavation of more than 19,000 cubic yards, asphalt concrete placement of approximately 2,181 tons, reinforced concrete pavement, guardrail and fence installation, pavement markings, landscaping with native plants, and traffic control services. The contract includes over 130 line items with detailed specifications. Completion is June 2, 2028, providing approximately 22 months for execution.

The project is federally funded under the Highway Improvement Program (FHWA Number HIP-037-4(022)) and is subject to Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements with predetermined minimum wage rates ranging from $12.89 per hour for flaggers to $27.38 per hour for structural ironworkers, plus applicable fringe benefits. Contractors must maintain certified payrolls and provide evidence of worker certification for specialized roles. Joint venture proposals are permitted with documentation of each firm's responsibility and capacity pledge.

Bidders must submit a proposal guaranty bond equal to five percent of the bid dollar value and provide documentation of subcontractor and supplier solicitation. The contract includes optional fuel, steel, and asphalt price adjustment provisions. Award determination follows a lowest responsive and responsible bidder selection process, with award not to exceed 60 days after bid opening. The contract ID is C0000123290C01 (Order No. B08).