IFB-158899 I-64 Safety Project Richmond District

The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) has issued Invitation for Bids (IFB) 158899 for the I-64 Safety Project within the Richmond District. The scope of work includes brush cutting, tree removal, tree pruning, and removal of all generated vegetative waste within the Interstate 64 median between Mile Marker 166.0 and 166.6 in Goochland County. The contract period is from August 1, 2024 through September 30, 2024, with no renewal options. A mandatory virtual pre-bid conference will be held on June 4, 2024, and bids are due by June 17, 2024. Pricing will be on a grand total basis, and the contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. The IFB includes specific requirements for erosion and sediment control, equipment, personnel, and safety. Prevailing wage rates apply, and the contractor must comply with all applicable state and federal laws and regulations.

The IFB does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. Bidders who are not certified as a small business by the Commonwealth of Virginia Department of Small Business and Supplier Diversity must submit a Small Business Subcontracting Plan. The IFB does not mention any incumbent vendors or current contractors, and it does not provide any information about existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration, nor does it include any listed award values or budget ranges.