Construction of Route 50 and Everfield Drive Roundabout

Loudoun County, Virginia is soliciting bids for construction of a single-lane roundabout at the intersection of Route 50 and Everfield Drive (Route 3423) in Aldie under IFB 831028, with bids due August 4, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time and a public bid opening to follow virtually via Microsoft Teams. Bidders must be prequalified through the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) — a mandatory eligibility filter. A Virginia Class A Contractor license is also required.

The scope includes converting an existing unsignalized intersection into a single-lane roundabout with realigned and widened roadway approaches, storm sewer and drainage upgrades, pedestrian facilities, roadway signing and pavement marking, and implementation of a multi-phase traffic management plan. Prevailing wage rates apply to all workers. The contract is structured as a lump sum bid with unit prices submitted in the Schedule of Bid Items (Attachment 10). Substantial completion is required within 425 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed, which will be issued approximately 30 days after contract execution.

Bidders must submit three project references demonstrating minimum construction costs of $2,500,000 completed within ten years and must provide a bid bond equal to at least 5% of the bid amount from a surety with an A.M. Best Financial Strength Rating of A- or better and Financial Size Category VII or higher. The successful contractor will post performance and payment bonds equal to 100% of the contract price within 15 days of execution. Retainage is 5% of earned amounts; contractors with bids exceeding $200,000 may utilize an escrow account procedure for retained funds. An optional pre-bid conference is scheduled for July 9, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. via Microsoft Teams. Site inspections require advance registration per Section 22.5 of the IFB.