IFB #12-25 South Mesa Drive Pedestrian Improvements VDOT UPC 110842

The City of Hopewell, Virginia is seeking a qualified contractor through Invitation for Bid (IFB) #12-25 to perform pedestrian improvements along South Mesa Drive, a project funded through the Federal Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP). The pedestrian enhancement project covers approximately 0.067 miles, spanning from 0.04 miles south of Atlantic Street to 0.02 miles north of Atlantic Street, and includes comprehensive infrastructure upgrades such as construction surveying, aggregate base material installation, asphalt concrete work, curb and gutter construction, sidewalk installation, and traffic control measures. Specific deliverables include crosswalk foundations, pedestrian crossing signs, detection equipment, and related stormwater management components. Bids are due by 11:00 AM on Thursday, September 12, 2024, with the city anticipating contract award by April 8, 2025, and a fixed project completion date of May 14, 2026. The city will assess liquidated damages of $600 per day for failure to meet the completion deadline, and contractors must be prepared to commence work within 10 calendar days after receiving the Notice to Proceed.

The contract includes a 6% Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) participation goal, indicating a commitment to supporting minority-owned business involvement. Bidders must provide a 5% bid guarantee, either as a cashier's check or bidder's bond, and the successful contractor will be required to furnish 100% performance and payment bonds. The city will reimburse the contractor $2,700 for the Virginia Stormwater Management Program (VSMP) permit fee. The contract will be awarded on a lump sum and unit price basis, with the city reserving the right to increase or decrease quantities by up to 25% of the total contract value. Payment will be based on actual measured quantities, and the contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the comprehensive nature of the pedestrian improvements suggests a significant infrastructure investment that will enhance safety and accessibility along South Mesa Drive.