IFB159232 Precast-prestressed concrete Slab

The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) is soliciting bids for IFB159232, a precast-prestressed concrete voided/solid slab superstructure project located on Route 613 (Spring Grove Road) over Buck Creek in Alleghany County. The procurement involves the design, fabrication, and delivery of a new 32'-2" span bridge with a 19'-8" face-to-face of rails width, designed for HL-93 loading in accordance with AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications and VDOT modifications. Key deliverables include complete superstructure design, "as-designed" load rating, shop drawings, BCR-2/BCRT-4 railing components, and bridge installation. Contractors must provide precast-prestressed concrete slabs, including transverse tendons, shear key grouting, deck waterproofing, and concrete railing. The bid submission deadline is October 18, 2024, at 1:00 PM EST, with a virtual public bid opening at 2:00 PM EST on the same day. The contract period runs from the award date through February 24, 2025, and is not renewable. Evaluation will be based on the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with pricing submitted on a firm, fixed unit price basis.

The solicitation does not consistently specify a specific set-aside designation, with some documents indicating potential priority for DSBSD-certified micro businesses or small businesses. Contractors must be registered in the Commonwealth of Virginia's eVA procurement system and authorized to transact business in Virginia. Specific requirements include compliance with the E-Verify program and use of Corrosion Resistant Reinforcing Steel, Class I. No incumbent vendors are identified, and no specific budget range or total award value is provided in the documents. Contractors will be subject to vendor transaction fees and must provide all necessary materials, including CRR Class I reinforcing steel and ASTM A416 Grade 270 seven-wire, low-relaxation prestressing strands. Payment terms include remittance within 30 days of receipt of a valid invoice and verification of satisfactory goods received or work completed. All bidders must submit detailed specifications for precast members, including threaded inserts for railing formwork and compliance with VDOT technical requirements.