Bridge Replacement, Rt 66

The Virginia Department of Transportation is soliciting bids for a bridge replacement on Route 66 in Fauquier County, between 0.280 miles west and 0.296 miles east of Broad Run, with bids due November 18, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. Prequalification is required to bid. The project is federally funded under the Federal-Aid Highway Program and carries FHWA-1273 contract provisions, Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements, and nondiscrimination obligations.

Scope includes clearing and grubbing, drainage, excavation, material stabilization, asphalt concrete placement, bridge substructure and superstructure construction, reinforcement steel installation, traffic maintenance, erosion control, pavement markings, signage, and landscaping. The work falls under the VDOT Road and Bridge Specifications (2020 with 2022 supplement) and supplemental specifications and special provisions covering environmental protection, traffic control, and safety. The contractor must submit subcontractor and supplier information, vendor surveys, progress schedules, and certified payroll throughout the contract period. Bids are submitted electronically through Bidx.

The completion date is May 21, 2029. A bid bond equal to 5% of the bid value is required. Liquidated damages are $5,350 per calendar day for failure to complete by the contract deadline. A Road User Cost Disincentive applies to non-compliant lane closures on Interstate 66, with charges from $24 to $41,704 per hour depending on direction and time of day. Optional price adjustments are available for fuel, steel, and asphalt. Davis-Bacon wage determinations range from $13.64 per hour for traffic control flaggers to $36.85 per hour for electricians.