L20_2024 SGR - bridge replacement

The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) is seeking qualified contractors for the L20_2024 State of Good Repair (SGR) Bridge Replacement project located in Mathews County. The procurement involves replacing a bridge segment spanning from 0.070 miles south of the Hughes River to 0.042 miles north of the Hughes River. Prequalification is mandatory for all bidding contractors, and all project-related questions must be submitted through VDOT's Contractors Advertisement Bulletin Board (CABB). The solicitation was posted on June 14, 2024, with proposals due on June 26, 2024. Contractors must carefully review all project documents, including the primary RFP and associated addenda, to ensure compliance with technical specifications and submission requirements. While specific technical evaluation criteria are not explicitly detailed in the available documents, the prequalification requirement suggests VDOT will conduct a comprehensive review of contractor capabilities, financial stability, and past performance.

The procurement includes specific Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) requirements outlined in the Programmatic Addendum Letter dated June 13, 2024. This addendum establishes DBE goal-setting procedures, good faith effort expectations, and compliance monitoring protocols for federally funded VDOT projects. Contractors must demonstrate commitment to DBE participation and may face sanctions, liquidated damages, or future bidding disqualification if DBE requirements are not met. The DBE goal will be established individually for this project, and contractors must complete specific documentation including forms C-48, C-111, C-112, C-63, and other compliance tracking materials. While no specific contract value or budget range is provided in the documents, the bridge replacement nature of the project suggests a substantial infrastructure investment. The procurement is open to qualified contractors who can meet VDOT's technical, financial, and DBE participation standards.