Median, Guardrail, and Pier Protection Improvements, Rt 85

The Virginia Department of Transportation is soliciting bids for box guardrail replacement on Route 85 from milepost 64.60 to 68.14 in Mecklenburg and Dinwiddie Counties under Contract C0000126122N01, with bids due July 22, 2026. Prequalification is required.

The scope involves removal of approximately 9,205 linear feet of existing guardrail and installation of 15,993 linear feet of High Tension Cable Barrier (HTCB) system (TL-3), 1,329 linear feet of median barrier (MB-7D), asphalt concrete placement totaling 901 tons, flexible pavement planing of 5,707 square yards, and traffic control and erosion control measures. The schedule includes over 50 bid items with specified quantities and units. Project completion is December 3, 2027.

The contract is federally funded through the National Highway Performance Program (NHPP) and is subject to Davis-Bacon Act prevailing wage requirements covering equipment operators, laborers, ironworkers, and traffic control personnel. Bidders must submit prices for all items and provide a five percent bid bond based on total bid value. The contract requires compliance with Virginia Department of Transportation specifications and special provisions, including environmental protection, traffic maintenance, and quality assurance standards.

Awardees must maintain a Drug-Free Workplace, provide equal employment opportunity, and comply with all applicable federal and state nondiscrimination requirements. Award will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder within 60 days of bid opening. The solicitation does not identify an incumbent or state-specific set-asides or preference programs.