IFB 2024-049 Municipal Guardrails

The City of Lynchburg, Virginia has issued Invitation for Bid (IFB) 2024-049 for a Municipal Guardrails project. The project includes all labor, materials, and equipment necessary to complete the construction, repairs, and improvements to traffic protection guardrail within the City. The work must be performed in accordance with the City's specifications, standards, and applicable VDOT requirements. The bid form includes 47 line items for various guardrail components, installation, removal, and related work such as traffic control. Bidders must provide unit pricing for each item, and the contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. The optional pre-bid conference is scheduled for January 23, 2024, and bids are due by 3:00 PM on February 6, 2024. The contract term is for one year, with the option to renew for two additional one-year terms.

The IFB does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. It also does not identify any incumbent contractors or provide information on the project budget or funding sources. Bidders must comply with the City's Minority and Disadvantaged Business Enterprise utilization requirements, but the specific goals are not stated. Successful bidders must provide performance and payment bonds as required.