M42_2025 bridge deck and superstructure repair

The state and local contract opportunity is a bridge infrastructure repair project issued by the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) for Richmond County, specifically targeting Interstate 95 bridge deck and superstructure repairs over Mingea Street. The procurement involves comprehensive bridge maintenance, including structural steel repairs, concrete patching, bridge deck grooving, crack repairs, bearing replacements, and expansion joint reconstruction. Prequalification is required for contractors, and all questions must be submitted through VDOT's Contractors Advertisement Bulletin Board (CABB). The project covers northbound and southbound lanes located 1.0 mile south of the North Corporate Limits, with specific technical requirements involving access equipment, scaffolding, under-bridge access vehicles, and potential night work with proper illumination. Bid submissions are due by 10:00 AM on Wednesday, March 26, 2025, with a project completion date set for November 6, 2026. Major bid items include 10,355 pounds of structural steel repair, 3,103 square yards of bridge deck grooving, 2,361 tons of asphalt concrete, and 308 linear feet of expansion joint reconstruction.

The contract opportunity includes a 13% Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) participation goal and is subject to Davis-Bacon Act wage requirements. The project is federally funded under FHWA Number BFP-095-1(397), which may impose additional compliance and reporting obligations on potential contractors. Contractors must develop comprehensive containment plans for construction debris and demonstrate capability to execute complex bridge repair methodologies. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, federal infrastructure projects of this complexity typically involve significant financial investments, potentially ranging from several hundred thousand to several million dollars. The federally funded nature of the project suggests rigorous documentation, reporting, and performance standards will be required. Potential bidders must thoroughly understand the technical specifications, have appropriate safety protocols, possess necessary heavy construction equipment, and demonstrate previous experience with complex bridge infrastructure rehabilitation projects.