M13_2024 bridge superstructure replacement

The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) is seeking bids for a bridge superstructure replacement project designated as M13_2024, located in Franklin County on Route 778, extending from 0.05 miles north of Route 460 to the intersection with Route 460. This federally funded highway infrastructure project (FHWA number STP-035-2(041)) requires prequalified contractors to perform comprehensive bridge rehabilitation work, including clearing and grubbing, excavation, concrete work, steel reinforcement installation, structural steel plate girder placement, railing installation, and traffic control measures. Key deliverables include installing 100.4 cubic yards of Class A4 modified low shrink concrete, 273 linear feet of Kansas corral railing, and 40 square yards of concrete substructure surface repair. The project has a defined completion timeline, with work expected to be finalized by May 15, 2026. Bid submissions are due on January 22, 2025, at 10:00 AM, and all questions must be submitted through VDOT's Contractors Advertisement Bulletin Board (CABB) system. Contractors must electronically submit bids through Bidx.com and comply with all federal contract requirements.

The procurement includes a 2% Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) participation goal, providing opportunities for smaller or minority-owned businesses to participate in the contract. All contractors must adhere to Davis-Bacon Act prevailing wage standards, with workers entitled to specific hourly rates determined by their trade classification, ranging from $13.30 to $17.75 per hour depending on contract timing and federal executive order provisions. The contract includes provisions for price adjustments related to asphalt materials, fuel, and steel to help contractors manage potential market fluctuations. Contractors must maintain specified insurance coverage and performance bonds, and comply with Equal Employment Opportunity regulations. While specific budget details are not explicitly stated, the comprehensive nature of the bridge replacement project suggests a significant infrastructure investment. Contractors must meet prequalification requirements and demonstrate technical capability to execute complex bridge reconstruction work, with electronic bid submission through the designated platform being a mandatory requirement for participation.