IFB 4-2026 Prospect Street Bridge Replacement

The Town of Front Royal, Virginia is requesting bids for the East Prospect Street Bridge Superstructure Replacement (Commission No. 4731A) under IFB 4-2026, with bids due July 30, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. A pre-bid conference is scheduled for July 2, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. at Town Hall Chambers, 102 E. Main Street, Front Royal, with both in-person and virtual attendance options available, followed by a site visit; attendance is encouraged but not mandatory.

The scope encompasses superstructure replacement of the East Prospect Street bridge over Happy Creek, including over 40 unit price line items: mobilization, survey, clearing and grubbing, asphalt concrete placement, bridge deck work, concrete work, prestressed concrete slabs, reinforcement steel, railing installation, stone masonry work, guardrails, pavement markings, and site restoration. Work is performed in Front Royal, Virginia. The estimated total bid price is $900,000. The contract duration is 270 days to substantial completion and 300 days to final completion. Liquidated damages are assessed at $500 per day for failure to achieve substantial or final completion within contract times.

Bidders must be licensed as a contractor in the Commonwealth of Virginia and must demonstrate financial stability, experience with similar projects, safety performance, insurance coverage, and provide proposed subcontractor and supplier information. Bids must be submitted on a unit price basis with pricing for each identified work item; the contract price adjusts based on actual quantities performed. Bid security equal to 5 percent of the maximum bid price (base bid plus all alternates) is required as a bid bond. Bids totaling $200,000 or more may utilize an escrow account procedure for retained funds. The contract is awarded to the lowest responsive bid from a responsible bidder. The successful bidder must execute the agreement and provide performance and payment bonds within 15 days of Notice of Award. Questions are due by July 23, 2026, submitted to Kaila Stevens at kestevens@matternandcraig.com. Bidding documents are available through www.frontroyalva.com/367/Purchasing and https://mvendor.cgieva.com/Vendor/public/AllOpportunities.jsp.