IFB160909 Polyurethane Grout Pumping

The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) Lynchburg District issued Invitation for Bid (IFB) 160909 on May 12, 2026, for polyurethane grout pumping services at Structure 118-501-1876 located on Route 501 in Campbell County, within Alleghany County's jurisdiction. The procurement involves injecting approximately 10,000 pounds of two-component polyurethane foam into the annular void space between an existing 84-inch by 247-foot culvert and a 69-inch slip liner to prevent material loss and settlement. The contractor shall furnish all labor, supervision, equipment, tools, materials, and incidentals necessary to complete the work, which includes drilling 1-inch diameter holes at four locations every 10 feet, injecting grout until visible at checkpoints, sealing pipe ends with 4,000 PSI grout, and sealing port holes upon completion. The polyurethane material must meet specific performance standards including a density of 3.0 lbs/cubic feet, minimum compressive strength of 24 psi, and zero shrinkage, with certification by an independent laboratory at least 14 days prior to work commencement. The contractor must hold a current Virginia Contractors License with H/H specialty designation and be responsible for confined space entry coordination, air monitoring, and environmental compliance protecting an impaired stream section. Bids were due electronically via eVA by 2:00 PM EDT on May 18, 2026, with a virtual public bid opening scheduled for 10:00 AM EDT on May 19, 2026; written questions were accepted through 5:00 PM EDT on May 12, 2026. The contract term runs from the date of award through August 28, 2026, with all work required to be completed by that date, and pricing shall be submitted on a firm unit price basis for the complete installation including all labor, freight, and equipment costs.

This solicitation is set-aside for award priority to DSBSD-certified small businesses, requiring that bidders not certified as small businesses must submit a Small Business Subcontracting Plan identifying portions of the work to be subcontracted to certified small businesses with a Commonwealth goal of 42 percent small business purchases. The procurement requires bidders to submit mandatory State Corporation Commission forms certifying business entity status, contractor license information demonstrating proper Virginia licensing, and a Subcontractor Approval Request form requiring VDOT written consent for any subcontracted work. The contractor shall furnish ETCO plugs available through specified vendors including Etco Specialty Products and Pomona Pipe, and must develop and submit a quality assurance plan for VDOT approval prior to beginning operations. Equipment requirements include truck-mounted pumping units with certified flow meters capable of digital output, drilling equipment suitable for reinforced fiberglass, and pressure and temperature control devices. The Commonwealth will award to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder on a grand total basis, with bids remaining valid for 60 days and payment to be made within 30 days of invoice acceptance. No specific budget range or award value is disclosed in the procurement documents.