Broad Street Multimodal Improvements

The City of Falls Church, Virginia is requesting bids for the Broad Street Multimodal Improvements Project at five intersections along West Broad Street between West Street and Virginia Avenue, with bids due July 30, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. The project is federally funded through the Virginia Department of Transportation SmartScale grant and requires VDOT prequalification and full compliance with federal requirements, including disadvantaged business enterprise (DBE) utilization as applicable.

Scope includes sidewalk width expansion, pedestrian hybrid beacons, pedestrian signals and push buttons, ADA-compliant curb ramps, detectable warning surfaces on sidewalk ramps, and pavement and pavement markings. The project is designed to improve accessibility and safety for pedestrians, bicyclists, and transit riders.

The contract term runs from award through a two-year initial term, with potential extensions to allow completion of incomplete work. All contract unit prices remain firm through the contract term, with payment terms of net 30 days unless otherwise specified. Award will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder contingent upon City Council approval for contracts exceeding $100,000.

Contractors must hold VDOT prequalification, current Virginia contractor licensing (if required), and BPOL licensing. Bid security equal to five percent of the total bid price is required in the form of a certified check, cash escrow, or surety bond, with the original submitted by mail to the City Treasurer. Performance and payment bonds are required. Compliance with all federal, state, and local safety, environmental, and anti-discrimination requirements applies.

The City reserves the right to modify quantities and delete services and cannot guarantee the amount of work ordered or predict future funding. A non-mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for July 9, 2026 at 1 p.m. via Microsoft Teams, and site visits may be arranged upon request. Written inquiries are due July 15, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. to the Purchasing Agent. Bids must be submitted electronically with public bid opening on July 30, 2026.