Bridge Rehab - Zone Coating, Bristol Dist.

The Virginia Department of Transportation is requesting bids for bridge rehabilitation and zone coating work on four structures (Bridge Numbers 2806, 2814, 2815, and 2821) in the Bristol District, Wythe County, with bids due September 23, 2026. VDOT prequalification is mandatory.

The scope includes zone coating for Type B structures, environmental protection, health and safety measures, and material disposal. Maintenance of traffic provisions encompass temporary signage, truck-mounted attenuators, channelizing devices, portable changeable message signs, electronic arrow boards, flagger services, warning lights, traffic control signals, and temporary pavement markings. The project completion date is November 1, 2027.

Pricing is submitted on a lump-sum basis for zone coating and environmental protection items, with unit pricing for traffic control and signage components. Bid bonds equal to five percent of the bid amount are required; contractors must provide a performance bond upon award. The contract is federally funded through the National Highway Performance Program (NHPP) and is designated Order No. B06, Contract ID C0000128000B57, Federal FHWA Number NHPP-BR02(488), Project Number 0081-098-903, B657, B658, B660, B661.

The contract is subject to Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements for Wythe County, ranging from $11.45 per hour for traffic control flaggers to $26.68 per hour for crane operators. Contractors must maintain certified payroll records and comply with FHWA-1273 required contract provisions, including nondiscrimination, equal employment opportunity, and subcontractor/supplier solicitation documentation. Environmental protection requirements include provisions for nesting bird and bat species protection. Bids are submitted electronically through Bidx.