Grafton Drive Sidewalk

York County, Virginia is requesting bids for construction of a concrete sidewalk along Grafton Drive with bids due August 4, 2026 at 2:30 p.m. EST and a pre-bid meeting on July 15, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. The contractor must be prequalified by VDOT and hold a current Virginia Class A Contractor's License — mandatory eligibility gates.

The scope consists of constructing a 5-foot-wide concrete sidewalk spanning 2,000 linear feet along the west side of Grafton Drive from the existing sidewalk in front of Grafton school complex to Timberline Loop, including a sidewalk drain with rip rap and six ADA curb ramps. All work must comply with VDOT 2020 Road and Bridge Specifications, 2016 Road and Bridge Standards, 2009 MUTCD, and Virginia Work Area Protection Manual standards. The project is funded in whole or in part with Federal and State funds, triggering Davis-Bacon Act prevailing wage compliance.

Substantial completion is required within 90 calendar days from Notice to Proceed, with final completion by 120 calendar days; liquidated damages are $600 per calendar day for delays beyond these deadlines. The contractor must perform at least 30 percent of contract work with its own organization and maintain comprehensive liability insurance. A bid bond equal to 5 percent of the total bid amount is required at submission; performance and payment bonds at 100 percent of the accepted bid are due within 10 calendar days of award. No retainage will be held. A one-year warranty period applies following final completion.

Award will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder based on total base bid price, with a single award anticipated within 60 days of bid opening. Questions must be submitted in writing to Contract Officer Evan Young (evan.young@yorkcounty.gov) by 3:00 p.m. on July 21, 2026. Sealed bids are submitted in person to Central Purchasing or via email to bid@yorkcounty.gov; bids will be publicly opened approximately 15 minutes after the deadline, observable in person or via Microsoft Teams.