Boscawen Street Pedestrian Mall Improvements

The City of Winchester, Virginia Department of Public Services is soliciting bids under ITB-2026140 for Boscawen Street pedestrian mall improvements in downtown Winchester, with sealed bids due September 23, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. via the online procurement portal. Bidders must be registered contractors in Virginia and prequalified for similar work by the Virginia Department of Transportation — a mandatory eligibility filter.

The scope encompasses demolition and disposal of existing sidewalks, curb and gutter, and asphalt paving; installation of new brick/paver sidewalks and concrete curb and gutter; asphalt milling and street repaving; stormwater infrastructure; new planters with seat walls; PVC conduit installation; gateway arches and fountains; removable bollards; and landscaping. The project is organized into 67 bid line items measured in linear feet, square yards, tons, individual units, and lump sums.

Construction commences January 4, 2027, with substantial completion milestones: underground infrastructure and sidewalks by April 21, 2027; planters, gateways, fountains, and landscaping by June 30, 2027; paving by July 15, 2027; and final completion by August 2, 2027. Liquidated damages of $1,000 per calendar day apply for delays beyond specified deadlines; an incentive of $1,000 per calendar day is offered for completion prior to July 15, 2027. Work hours are Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., with Boscawen Street subject to daytime closures while one lane in each direction on Cameron Street and all traffic on Indian Alley and Loudoun Street Mall must be maintained continuously.

Contract security includes a 5% bid guarantee, performance and payment bonds each at 100% of contract amount, and Builder's Risk insurance of $3 million. General liability coverage must be combined single limits of $5 million each occurrence and annual aggregate; automobile liability of $1 million; workers' compensation of $1 million per occurrence; all insurers must hold A.M. Best rating A- or better. Questions are due September 16, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. A non-mandatory pre-bid conference was held September 9, 2026 via Microsoft Teams.