Retaining Wall and Road Safety Improvements, Rt 649

The Virginia Department of Transportation is requesting bids for retaining wall and road safety improvements on Route 649 in Roanoke, spanning from 1.004 miles north of Botts Hollow Road to 0.005 miles south of West River Road, with bids due May 27, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. Prequalification is required. A 4% SWAM (Small, Women-owned, and Minority-owned Business) participation goal applies; contractors must utilize SWAM subcontractors with binding agreements and detailed documentation.

The scope encompasses retaining wall construction, bridge superstructure work using precast moment slabs, micropile installation (324 linear feet), excavation, asphalt concrete placement, erosion control, guardrail installation, pavement markings, temporary traffic control, and site restoration. The schedule contains 67 line items with quantities ranging from 2 to 6,048 units. All work must conform to Virginia Department of Transportation Road and Bridge Specifications (2020 and 2022 supplements), Virginia Work Area Protection Manual, and Virginia MUTCD requirements. Contractors must submit detailed progress schedules, maintain stormwater pollution prevention plans, and provide certified flaggers for traffic control.

Contract completion is September 3, 2027. The contract includes fuel and steel price adjustment provisions and asphalt material price adjustment procedures. Bidders must submit a bid bond equal to five percent of the bid value. Work is subject to Virginia prevailing wage rates. Payment is monthly according to Section 109 of the Specifications. An addendum issued May 15, 2026 corrected the DBE goal designation to the 4% SWAM goal and updated environmental permits. Bids are submitted electronically through the Bidx platform.