Patterson Ave Bike Lanes Phase II

The City of Richmond Department of Procurement Services is requesting bids for construction of the Patterson Ave Bike Lanes Phase II project (IFB #260015272, UPC 125349), with bids due September 8, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. through the City's e-Procurement Portal. This is a federally funded project under the Virginia Department of Transportation's Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP-5B27(258)) subject to Davis Bacon wage requirements.

The scope involves installation of pavement markings and signs for on-street buffered bike lanes along Patterson Avenue from Commonwealth Avenue to Willow Lawn Drive. Work is constrained to Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., with no lane closures permitted between 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Weekend and holiday work requires written City approval. The contract period of performance is 180 consecutive calendar days, including allowances for inclement weather and holidays.

The contract carries MBE participation goals; bidders must submit an MBE/ESB participation commitment form. All work must conform to City of Richmond and VDOT standards and specifications. Bidders must provide bid security equal to five percent of the bid amount, along with performance and payment bonds, certificates of insurance, references, project experience documentation, and key personnel resumes. Construction quality assurance oversight is required. The successful contractor must maintain traffic control permits, coordinate with City Project Manager Tyrone Boyce (804-646-7141), and provide certified payroll documentation for Davis Bacon compliance.

Award will be made to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder based on unit line items submitted in the pricing proposal. A pre-bid meeting is scheduled for August 12, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. via Microsoft Teams. Prospective bidders are encouraged to conduct a site visit prior to submitting bids.