L95_2024

The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) is soliciting bids for the SMART SCALE - Roanoke River Greenway Extension project located in the City of Salem, extending from Salem Park to Apperson Drive. This procurement involves a comprehensive infrastructure development project that includes installing storm sewer pipes, drop inlets, manholes, performing excavation work, constructing asphalt concrete paving, building retaining walls, installing fencing, and implementing various site improvements. The project encompasses approximately 2,527 linear feet of timber pedestrian fence, 3,383 square feet of precast modular concrete block gravity wall, and significant drainage and paving components. Contractors must be prequalified by VDOT and submit electronic bids through Bidx.com, with bid bonds required for 5% of the bid amount. The bid submission deadline is December 11, 2024, at 10:00 AM, with a contract completion date of August 3, 2026. All questions must be submitted through VDOT's Contractors Advertisement Bulletin Board (CABB), and the project will be federally funded under FHWA Number STP-5128(547).

The contract includes a 4.0% Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) participation goal, indicating a commitment to supporting minority and small businesses in the procurement process. Price adjustments are available for fuel, asphalt materials, and steel, providing some financial flexibility for contractors. The project is subject to Davis-Bacon wage requirements, ensuring fair labor standards for workers. Bidders must comply with domestic material use provisions and meet specific subcontracting guidelines. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with funding sourced from the federal Surface Transportation Block Grant Program and state resources. While no specific incumbent vendors are mentioned, the project requires comprehensive pre-construction and post-construction inspection of 725 linear feet of sanitary sewer line. Although a precise budget range is not specified, the complexity and scale of the project suggest a significant infrastructure investment covering multiple construction and engineering elements.