N90_2026 intersection improvement

The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) is soliciting bids for the N90_2026 Intersection Improvement project in Gloucester County, Fredericksburg District, involving improvements along Route 17 from 0.012 miles east of the Route 17/17B intersection to 0.274 miles east of that intersection. This construction project encompasses clearing and grubbing, drainage improvements including concrete pipes and drop inlets, asphalt concrete placement across base, intermediate, and surface courses, curb and gutter installation, guardrail installation, pavement markings, temporary traffic control, and stormwater management facilities. Prequalification is required for all bidders, and contractors must comply with federal and state labor standards, including prevailing wage rates as determined by the U.S. Department of Labor, Davis-Bacon Act requirements, and Equal Employment Opportunity provisions. The bid submission deadline is May 27, 2026, at 10:00 AM, with electronic submission required through Bidx, and the project completion date is November 2, 2027. Contractors must submit a certified five percent bid bond and provide both performance and payment bonds in accordance with VDOT specifications, and a bidders' conference was conducted prior to the bid deadline. All questions must be submitted to VDOT through CABB (Contractors Advertisement Bulletin Board), and contractors are required to submit certified payrolls electronically through the AASHTOWare Project Civil Rights and Labor system, maintain a progress schedule, and submit monthly progress estimates.

The contract features a 0% Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) goal under interim DBE program rules and is subject to Made in the USA requirements, including compliance with Buy America Act provisions for iron, steel, and manufactured products. Contractors must demonstrate compliance with all prevailing wage rates and federal funding requirements, as the project is federally funded under the Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP). The contract includes price adjustment provisions for asphalt materials, fuel, and steel based on published indices, and payment will be based on unit prices for measured quantities of work performed. Additional requirements include stormwater management facility documentation, security protocols for portable changeable message signs, and coordination with concurrent projects in the corridor. No incumbent vendor information or specific budget range was provided in the available documentation, though the project scope and federal funding structure indicate a substantial construction contract requiring significant resources and coordination.