P89_2027 on-call guardrail hits repair

The Virginia Department of Transportation is soliciting bids for the P89_2027 On-Call Guardrail Hits Repair contract, due November 18, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. Bidders must be prequalified with VDOT, and questions must be submitted through the Contractors Advertisement Bulletin Board (CABB).

The work covers repair and replacement of damaged guardrail at various locations in Loudoun County, within VDOT's Northern Virginia District, under Project Number GR9H-053-L05, N501. Components include W-beam sections, terminals, posts, brackets, impact attenuators, and related materials, with approximate quantities from 2 to 2,850 linear feet or units depending on item type. Task orders will specify locations and timeframes. Level 1 emergency repairs require completion within 5 calendar days for up to 2 sites, and Level 2 routine repairs require completion within 20 calendar days for up to 15 sites. Liquidated damages apply to emergency repairs. Projected completion is February 18, 2028.

Bidding is electronic through the Bidx platform. Bidders must provide a proposal guaranty bond equal to 5 percent of the bid amount and submit a Subcontractor/Supplier Solicitation and Utilization Form within 10 business days after bid opening. Work must follow VDOT Road and Bridge Specifications (2020 edition with 2022 supplement), Work Area Protection Manual (version 11.0), and Virginia MUTCD (version 11.0). Prevailing wage requirements apply, along with stormwater pollution prevention plan compliance and lane closure coordination through the District Traffic Operations Center.

The contract is unit-priced, and payment depends on completed work meeting specifications and the Engineer's authorization. Bidders may elect optional fuel price adjustment and steel price adjustment by designating items on Forms C-21B and C-21C, respectively, with submissions due within specified timeframes after award. Those adjustments are capped at defined thresholds and do not extend contract time.