On-Call Structure Recoating, Richmond District

The Virginia Department of Transportation is soliciting bids for on-call structure recoating on various routes in the Richmond District (spanning Henrico County and Roanoke City), with bids due August 26, 2026 and prequalification required.

The scope covers bridge superstructure recoating on approximately 197,500 square feet of existing structures (Type B) under Federal Highway Administration funding (project BR-964-4(238)), supplemented by traffic control measures including truck-mounted attenuators, channelizing devices, electronic arrow boards, flagger service, and warning lights. Eight mobilization task orders are included for on-call work exceeding $100,000. All work must comply with Virginia Department of Transportation Road and Bridge Specifications (2020 edition with 2022 supplements), Virginia Work Area Protection Manual (version 11.0), and Virginia MUTCD (version 11.0).

Prevailing wage rates apply and vary by county, with labor classifications ranging from flaggers at $11.99–$12.89 per hour to operators and skilled trades earning $26.68 per hour. Contractors must submit a proposal guaranty bond equal to five percent of the bid dollar value. Work includes detailed containment plans for construction materials and temporary erosion and siltation control, with land disturbance limited to 10,000 square feet outside Tidewater or 2,500 square feet within Tidewater. Environmental compliance covers nesting birds, bat species, and potential asbestos-containing materials.

Federal DBE requirements apply. The contract completion date is November 3, 2028. Award is expected within 60 days of bid opening per Virginia Code 33.2-209, with the contract awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder.