Pedestrian Accommodation Improvements, Rt 58

The Virginia Department of Transportation is soliciting bids for Pedestrian Accommodation Improvements on Route 58 in Emporia, from 0.2126 miles northwest of Interstate Route 619 to 0.0147 miles southeast of Interstate Route 619, with bids due October 28, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. Prequalification is required. The project is subject to Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) requirements under 49 CFR Part 26; contractors must submit DBE participation goals and certifications.

The scope includes clearing and grubbing, storm sewer and drainage pipe installation, excavation and fill, asphalt concrete placement, concrete sidewalk and curb installation, erosion control, traffic signal modifications with accessible pedestrian signal heads and push-button actuation, pavement markings and symbols, sign installation and relocation, utility water line installation, and landscaping and seeding. Traffic control and maintenance of traffic operations during construction are integral to the project and include portable changeable message signs, electronic arrow boards, flagger services, and temporary video detection. Construction surveying and field office operations are required for nine months. Coordination with the Emporia Police Department for traffic control at the signalized intersection of Route 58 and Route 619 is mandatory. Contractors must meet cybersecurity and operational technology standards for all network-capable traffic signal and intelligent transportation system equipment.

The project is federally funded through the Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP-5109(126)). Contract completion is scheduled for December 6, 2027. Prevailing wage rates apply as determined by the U.S. Department of Labor, ranging across multiple classifications. A bid bond equal to five percent of the bid amount is required. Optional price adjustment provisions are available for fuel, steel, and asphalt materials. Contractors must maintain a drug-free workplace and comply with equal employment opportunity provisions.