E. Broad St over Abandoned Railroad Spur Bridge Superstructure Replacement

The City of Richmond is requesting bids on the superstructure replacement of the E. Broad Street bridge (US 250) over a CSX Transportation right-of-way (UPC No. 118541, Federal Bridge ID 21575), with bids due August 13, 2026 at 2:00 PM and a pre-bid teleconference on July 15, 2026 at 11:00 AM. The project is a federal-aid undertaking subject to Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements, and the awardee must hold Virginia Class A contractor status with VDOT prequalification in heavy highway construction.

The scope encompasses removal and replacement of the existing 1909-constructed bridge superstructure with a precast box girder system maintaining the existing 42-foot curb-to-curb roadway width and 10-foot-4-inch sidewalks on each side, along with repair or replacement of sidewalks, curbing, pavement markings, signs, lighting, maintenance of traffic, and erosion and sediment control. The bridge is eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places. Work is performed Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 11:00 PM, in accordance with the City's sound ordinance.

The contract is a 545 consecutive calendar day unit price agreement from Notice to Proceed. Bid security equal to five percent of the base bid amount is required. The City has set a DBE participation goal of 0% due to pending program changes. Successful bidders must comply with VDOT special provisions, City of Richmond special provisions, and 2020 Virginia Department of Transportation Road and Bridge Specifications. Within fifteen calendar days of award notification, the selected contractor must submit a Performance Bond, Labor and Material Payment Bond, and Certificate of Insurance. Requests for interpretations are due July 22, 2026 at 5:00 PM. Award is to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder.