Bridge Timbers

The Virginia Department of Transportation is soliciting bids on bridge timbers under Unsealed Invitation for Bids #161227, with bids due September 22, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. EST. This solicitation is set-aside with award priority to DSBSD-certified micro businesses or small businesses, including women-owned and minority-owned businesses — the central eligibility filter.

The scope covers Southern Pine Number 1 dense, CCA-treated bridge timbers in two sizes: 200 units of 5-inch by 10-inch by 26-foot timbers and 100 units of 4-inch by 6-inch by 20-foot timbers. All materials must conform to VDOT Road and Bridge Specifications 2020 Section 236.02 with CCA treatment at 0.60 pounds per cubic foot. Delivery is to VDOT-Jennings Ordinary at 4668 Patrick Henry Highway, Crewe, Virginia 23930.

Award priority runs as follows: if a DSBSD-certified micro business bid is received under $10,000 and deemed fair and reasonable, award goes there; otherwise, if a DSBSD-certified small business bid does not exceed $100,000 and is fair and reasonable, award goes there; if neither threshold is met, award goes to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder of any size.

The contract term extends from award through delivery and is non-renewable. The bid price must include all transportation costs, fuel surcharges, and delivery on an FOB destination basis. Payment is made within 30 days of invoice receipt and satisfactory goods verification via check, ACH, EDI, or P-Card. All bids must be submitted electronically through eVA; faxed, emailed, mailed, or hand-delivered bids will not be accepted. Questions are due to Contract Officer Tracey Higgins by 5:00 p.m. EST on September 18, 2026. Bidders must notify Patrick Boley at (804) 702-1669 no later than 24 hours prior to delivery. Bids remain valid for 60 days. eVA vendor transaction fees apply: 1 percent capped at $500 for DSBSD-certified small businesses and $1,500 for other businesses.