East Prospect Street Superstructure Replacement

The Town of Front Royal, Virginia is requesting bids for the East Prospect Street bridge superstructure replacement over Happy Creek under IFB #4-2026, with bids due July 30, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. at the Town of Front Royal Purchasing Department. Bidders must hold a current Virginia contractor license and provide evidence of authority to do business in the Commonwealth.

The scope encompasses roadway and structural work including mobilization, construction survey, clearing and grubbing, siltation control, structural excavation, reinforced concrete work, prestressed concrete slab installation, stone masonry removal and repointing, bridge deck grooving, railing and guardrail installation, asphalt concrete placement, pavement marking, and site restoration. The contract documents reference VDOT standard specifications and special provisions for bridge work, asphalt materials, concrete, steel reinforcement, traffic control, and pavement markings.

The estimated contract value is $900,000 with a substantial completion deadline of 270 days and final completion in 300 days. Liquidated damages are assessed at $500 per day for delays beyond the 270-day substantial completion threshold and an additional $500 per day for delays beyond the 300-day final completion deadline. Bidders must provide a bid bond equal to 5 percent of the maximum bid price. Award will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder based on unit price bid items.

A non-mandatory pre-bid conference and site visit will be held on July 2, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. at Town Hall Chambers. Written questions must be submitted to Kaila Stevens (Design Coordinator) at kestevens@matternandcraig.com no later than July 23, 2026. Bidding documents are available through the town's purchasing website at www.frontroyalva.com/367/Purchasing and the eVA vendor portal. Mattern & Craig Engineers (701 First Street SW, Roanoke, Virginia) is the issuing office and engineer of record. Bidders must submit financial data, safety records, insurance information, and documentation of similar project experience.