B10_2026 on-call signal and its improvements

The Virginia Department of Transportation is requesting bids for on-call signal and traffic improvements across the Staunton District under Order No. B10, Project No. PSG8-968-798, with bids due September 23, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. at 9120 Lockwood Boulevard, Mechanicsville, Virginia. Prequalification is mandatory. Federal Highway Administration Surface Transportation Program funding applies, triggering DBE compliance, Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements, and cybersecurity standards for network-capable intelligent transportation system devices.

The scope encompasses furnishing and installing traffic signalization equipment, pedestrian systems, pavement markings, fiber optic cables, dynamic message signs, video detection systems, and electrical infrastructure across multiple signalized intersections throughout the district. The contract contains over 130 line items with approximate quantities ranging from individual units to thousands of linear feet of cable and conduit. Prevailing wage rates vary by county; electricians earn $36.85 per hour plus $14.13 in fringe benefits under Davis-Bacon schedules. All network-capable equipment must match approved hardware, firmware, and software versions on VDOT's Operations Technology Critical Infrastructure list, with provisions for security reviews allowing up to eight months for devices with cloud or artificial intelligence components. Bidders must price on-call task orders both greater than and less than $100,000, including labor, materials, and mobilization costs. Optional fuel and steel price adjustment provisions are available for eligible items.

The project completion date is November 3, 2028. A bid guarantee equal to five percent of the bid amount is required. Electronic bid submission through the Bidx platform is mandatory. Bidders must comply with VDOT Road and Bridge Specifications (2020) and supplemental standards. All questions must be submitted through VDOT's Contractors Advertisement Bulletin Board. Bid opening is open to in-person attendance or streaming video at http://www.virginiadot.org/business/bid_streams.asp.