IFB 04 4101 27 African American Heritage Trail, Nassau Street Sidewalk

The City of Williamsburg Department of Public Works is requesting bids on installation of brick sidewalks, concrete stairs, CG-12 handicap ramps, and miscellaneous work along public rights of way on Nassau Street as part of the African American Heritage Trail project, with sealed bids due August 11, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. local time under IFB 04 4101 27. The project is funded through HUD Grant Agreement #B-23-CP-VA-1478 and carries City Project Number PCR#24-028.

The scope spans twelve significant heritage sites along Nassau Street and adjoining public rights of way (South Nassau Street, Scotland Street, South Henry Street, West Francis Street, and West Duke of Gloucester Street), with a total disturbed area of 0.22 acres. The work includes brick paver sidewalks with detectable warning surfaces for accessibility compliance, colonial Williamsburg-style split rail fencing, wooden bollards, landscape and lighting improvements, and erosion and sedimentation control measures (silt fencing, drop inlet protection, and tree protection). The site is located within the AP-1 Architectural Review District and falls within the York River impaired waters area of Queen Creek. All bidders must comply with prevailing wage requirements applicable to public works projects in the Commonwealth of Virginia and provide insurance, bonding, and performance guarantees as outlined in contract documents.

The contract completion timeline is 120 calendar days from Notice to Proceed, extended from the original 60-day specification via Addendum No. 2 to accommodate the complexity and specialized nature of the work. The project site address is 227 Virginia Avenue, Williamsburg, VA 23185. No pre-bid conference is scheduled. Questions regarding the solicitation should be directed to Mr. Jamie Clark at (757) 220-6140. Award will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. Bid documents are available at http://www.williamsburgva.gov.