IFB 24-25-081 Kemper Road Improvements - S. Main St. to Edmonds St.

The City of Danville, Virginia has issued Invitation for Bid (IFB) 24-25-081 for Kemper Road Improvements, a transportation infrastructure project spanning approximately 1,880 feet from South Main Street to Edmonds Street. The project, identified as State Project No. TA21-108-468 and VDOT UPC No. 117942, involves comprehensive roadway enhancements including regular excavation and grading, constructing sidewalks along the south side of Kemper Road, replacing concrete driveway entrances, and installing continental crosswalks. Bidders must be prequalified with the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) and submit unit pricing for 25 specific line items covering aspects such as mobilization, construction surveying, maintenance of traffic, excavation, and concrete work. A non-mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for March 5, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. in the Municipal Building, with remote Zoom viewing available. The final date for submitting questions is March 13, 2025, with sealed bids due on March 27, 2025, at 2:00 p.m.

The procurement includes a 5% Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) participation requirement and mandates compliance with Davis-Bacon Act prevailing wage rates. Bidders must provide bid security of 5% and will be required to furnish performance and payment bonds covering 100% of the contract price upon Notice of Award. The project is funded through a combination of local, state, and federal transportation funds, specifically appearing to utilize the Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP). The project area currently experiences an Annual Average Daily Traffic (AADT) of 5,100 vehicles per day with 1% truck traffic, and contractors must maintain access to all businesses during business hours while providing a minimum lane width of 10 feet during construction. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the comprehensive nature of the roadway improvements and the extensive technical requirements suggest a significant infrastructure investment targeting pedestrian accessibility and transportation infrastructure enhancement.