Intersection Improvement, Rt 17

The Virginia Department of Transportation is requesting bids for intersection improvements on Route 17 in Gloucester County spanning from 0.012 miles east of the Route 17/17B intersection to 0.274 miles east, with bids due May 27, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. Prequalification is required; this is a federally-aided Highway Safety Improvement Program project (FHWA Project No. HSIP-036-6(037)) subject to Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements and federal procurement standards.

The scope encompasses comprehensive site improvements including drainage infrastructure (concrete pipes, drop inlets, and manholes), excavation and grading, asphalt concrete placement, erosion control measures, traffic management systems, water utility installation, signage, pavement markings, and landscaping. The bid includes over 100 line items with quantities specified in lump sum, cubic yards, linear feet, square yards, gallons, and tons. Work must comply with Virginia Department of Transportation Road and Bridge Specifications (2020) and applicable supplemental specifications and special provisions.

Project completion is required by November 2, 2027. Contractors must submit a bid bond equal to five percent of the total bid dollar value. The contract includes provisions for optional fuel and steel price adjustments and mandatory asphalt price adjustments. Prevailing wage rates are established by the U.S. Department of Labor effective January 2, 2026, for highway construction in the specified Virginia counties. Contractors must maintain records of minority and women employment, submit payroll certifications, and comply with subcontracting and DBE requirements. The project is subject to EEO requirements, nondiscrimination policies, Executive Orders 11246 and 13658 regarding paid sick leave and minimum wage, and security protocols for electronic message signs. Bids must be submitted electronically through the Bidx platform.