Bridge Rehabilitation, Rt 81

The Virginia Department of Transportation is requesting bids for bridge rehabilitation on Route 81 in Smyth County within the Bristol District, with bids due August 26, 2026. Prequalification with VDOT is required. The work is federally funded through the Federal Highway Administration.

The scope encompasses preventive and restorative maintenance across multiple bridge structures: hydro-demolition, rigid overlays, concrete deck patching and repair, expansion joint repairs and closures, joint sealers, concrete superstructure and substructure repairs, waterproofing, and slope protection repairs. Work also includes maintenance of traffic. The project is split into two project numbers (0081-086-879 and 0081-086-878) with corresponding FHWA numbers BFP-081-1(449) and BFP-081-1(450). Line items include asphalt concrete placement (1,679 to 2,880 tons), bridge deck grooving (5,519 square yards), waterproofing (3,059 square yards), and flexible pavement demolition and planing (6,990 to 10,005 square yards).

The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. The project completion date is June 1, 2029. Bidders must submit a proposal guaranty equal to five percent of the total bid amount and complete Forms C-48 documenting subcontractor and supplier solicitation and utilization. DBE interim requirements apply. Prevailing wage rates, FHWA 1273 federal-aid provisions, and equal employment opportunity requirements are mandatory. Contractors must comply with Virginia Department of Transportation Road and Bridge Specifications (2020, with 2022 supplement), MUTCD version 11.0, and the Virginia Work Area Protection Manual. Fuel price adjustments and asphalt material price adjustments apply to eligible items. Environmental protections include identification and avoidance of asbestos-containing materials and protection of bat species during specified time periods. Contract award will be made within 60 days of bid opening.