Little Florida Road Sidewalk IFB 27-001

The City of Poquoson, Virginia is requesting sealed bids on the Little Florida Road Sidewalk Project (IFB #27-001) with bids due September 10, 2026 at 10:00 a.m., and a nonmandatory site visit scheduled for August 24, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. at City Hall.

The scope covers construction of approximately 1,100 linear feet of 5-foot-wide concrete sidewalks, curb and gutter installation, pedestrian ramps with detectable warning surfaces, drainage improvements including 15-inch reinforced concrete pipe and storm sewer systems, erosion and sediment control, and related site work within existing right-of-way along Little Florida Road from 200 feet east of Wythe Creek Road to Gay Lynn Drive. The work zone is approximately 10 feet wide. Concrete sidewalk sections must be 4 inches depth; entrance pavement 7 inches; and asphalt base course per VDOT standards. Contractors must comply with Virginia Department of Transportation 2020 Road and Bridge Standards and Specifications, Virginia MUTCD Version 11.0 (2026), and the Virginia Work Area Protection Manual Version 11.0. All work must maintain the 35 mph traffic speed limit and preserve full driveway access to adjacent properties at all times. Construction sequencing requires minimum 48-hour advance notice to property owners and contractor coordination with the engineer.

Award will be on a lump-sum basis to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. Bids exceeding $100,000 require a five-percent bid bond. The contract period is 45 days to substantial completion and 15 days to final completion, totaling 60 calendar days; however, Addendum 1 requires project completion by December 31, 2026 and imposes a mandatory work restriction during October 12–18, 2026 (Poquoson Seafood Festival). Bidders planning to begin work after the festival must indicate this in their bids. Questions are due in writing by September 1, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. to Tara Woodruff, Finance Director. All prices must be FOB Destination-Freight Prepaid and Allowed. Contractors located in Poquoson must include local Business, Professional and Occupational License Tax in bid prices.