Bridge Painting, Various Routes in the Bristol District

The Virginia Department of Transportation is requesting bids for bridge painting on structural steel across five structures in the Bristol District (Bland and Wythe Counties) under FHWA Number BFP-077-2(370), with bids due August 26, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. Prequalification is required for all bidders — a mandatory eligibility filter.

The scope encompasses recoating of existing structural steel (Type B), environmental protection and health and safety measures, material disposal, traffic-control maintenance, and mobilization activities across five structures (Virginia structure numbers 010-2006, 010-2007, 010-2026, 010-2027, and 098-6283). All line items are specified as lump-sum bids. The contract is subject to federal funding under the Federal-Aid Highway Program and requires compliance with Davis-Bacon prevailing wage rates, equal employment opportunity provisions, and environmental protections for nesting birds and bat species. Predetermined minimum wage rates apply by county — General Decision VA20260067 for Bland County and VA20260094 for Wythe County, ranging from $11.45 per hour for flaggers to $26.68 per hour for crane operators.

Project completion is scheduled for July 16, 2027. Bids must include a proposal guaranty bond equal to five percent of the bid amount. Subcontractor and supplier solicitation information must be submitted with bids. Contractors must maintain certified payroll records for three years following project completion. Award will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder within 60 days of bid opening. The contract requires compliance with FHWA Form 1273 provisions, including nondiscrimination and safety standards.