Bridge Painting, Culpeper Dist.

Virginia Department of Transportation is requesting bids for bridge painting services across five structures in the Culpeper District in Albemarle and Louisa Counties under Order No. A90, with bids due July 22, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. Prequalification is required.

The scope encompasses recoating existing bridge structures (Federal IDs 00447, 00820, 00827, 11463, and 11491), environmental protection measures, health and safety protocols, material disposal, National Bridge Inventory System access, and maintenance of traffic. Work spans multiple routes across both counties. Contract completion is August 20, 2027.

Pricing is structured as lump-sum bids for recoat and environmental protection at each bridge location, plus daily rates for NBIS access (2 to 4 days depending on structure) and lump-sum pricing for maintenance of traffic and mobilization. Davis-Bacon wage rates apply, with prevailing hourly minimums ranging from $10.22 for traffic control flaggers to $36.85 for electricians plus fringe benefits in the Louisa County and Albemarle County areas. Bid bonds of 5% of bid value are required.

The contract is federally funded through the Federal Highway Administration and subject to FHWA-1273 federal-aid construction contract provisions. Contractors must comply with certified payroll submissions, maintain detailed worker records for three years, equal employment opportunity requirements, nondiscrimination provisions, and drug-free workplace policies. All work must conform to Virginia Department of Transportation standards, current Road and Bridge specifications, and project specifications. Bids were submitted electronically through Bidx.