B18_2026 bridge recoating

The Virginia Department of Transportation is soliciting sealed bids for bridge recoating on Route 10 (Structure No. 1901) in Prince George County under the Richmond District, with bids due October 28, 2026, and prequalification required for all bidders. This is a federally funded Surface Transportation Program project subject to Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements and DBE participation goals.

The scope covers recoating an existing steel structure from eastbound mile post 24.54 to 24.61, including five lump-sum bid items: recoat existing structure type B, environmental protection and health and safety measures, material disposal, maintenance of traffic, and mobilization. Work must comply with Virginia Department of Transportation Road and Bridge Specifications (2020 with 2022 supplement) and all applicable federal, state, and local requirements. Prevailing wage rates range from $12.89 per hour for traffic control flaggers to $36.85 per hour for electricians. The contract includes nondiscrimination provisions, drug-free workplace certifications, equal employment opportunity compliance, and environmental protections for nesting birds and bat species.

Contract completion is due August 6, 2027. A bid bond equal to five percent of the bid amount is required. DBE participation goals are specified and must be met through subcontractors, manufacturers, haulers, regular dealers, distributors, and brokers. All questions must be submitted through VDOT's CABB (Contractors Advertisement Bulletin Board). Bids are to be submitted electronically at 10:00 a.m. on October 28, 2026, and comprehensive documentation of subcontractor solicitation and utilization is mandated. The project receives federal-aid funding and is subject to Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act compliance.