IFB 160962 Precast Concrete Box Culvert

The Virginia Department of Transportation Bristol District is soliciting bids on a single precast concrete double box culvert under IFB 160962, with bids due May 26, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. EDT and questions due May 22, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. EDT. This procurement is set-aside for DSBSD-certified micro businesses or small businesses; award will go to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder meeting small business criteria if the bid does not exceed $100,000 and is deemed fair and reasonable.

The box culvert must be 5-foot span by 3-foot rise by 30-foot length, designed for HL-93 loading with 0 to 2 feet of fill. Required features include precast scour blocks, corrosion-resistant reinforcing steel (Class I), and elastomeric gaskets for joint seals, compliant with VDOT's Precast Concrete Products QC & QA program. The manufacturer must be listed on VDOT approved list #34. Delivery location is Route 613 (Laurel Fork Road) in Bland County at GPS coordinates 37.256328, -81.135033.

The contract period is 120 days from award, with delivery required within 60 calendar days of purchase order receipt. Shop drawings must be submitted within five days of purchase order receipt and approved by VDOT before fabrication. The bid price must be all-inclusive, covering design, construction drawings, fabrication, delivery, materials, labor, transportation, equipment, and OSHA-approved lifting apparatus. VDOT personnel will install the structure; the contractor must provide on-site technical assistance.

Bidders must register in eVA and submit bids electronically. A 1% vendor transaction fee applies, capped at $500 for DSBSD-certified small businesses or $1,500 for other businesses. Payment will be made within 30 days of invoice receipt and delivery verification under the Virginia Prompt Payment Act. Bidders must complete three fillable attachments identifying the manufacturer, shipping point, and any recycled content in plastic materials.