Scenic Trail Construction, Rt 9999

The Virginia Department of Transportation is soliciting bids for scenic trail construction along Route 9999 from Craig County High School to the end of State Maintenance Route 818 in Craig and Botetourt Counties, with bids due September 23, 2026 at 10:00 a.m., and requires VDOT prequalification.

A Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) participation requirement applies; bidders must submit Form C-111 documenting DBE subcontractors and suppliers and their assigned roles (subcontractor, manufacturer, hauler, regular dealer, distributor, or broker).

The scope includes clearing and grubbing; excavation (approximately 5,688 cubic yards regular and 5,931 cubic yards borrow); installation of pipe ranging from 15 inches to 36 inches in diameter; box culvert construction; erosion control (silt fencing and hydraulic erosion control products); stormwater management facilities; asphalt concrete placement; guardrail installation; signage; and vegetation establishment. Work is divided into Section 0001 (Regular Bid Items) and Section 0002 (Additive Bid Items), with bidders required to price all items. Bidders must comply with VDOT Road and Bridge Specifications dated 2020 with 2022 supplements.

The project completion date is November 2, 2028. Work restrictions prohibit operations during Craig County's school calendar year near the schools complex and bar work between 9:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. daily. The contract is federally funded through FHWA project number HIP-011-2(038).

Bidders must submit a five percent bid bond based on total bid value and meet prevailing wage requirements, drug-free workplace provisions, equal employment opportunity standards, and environmental protection measures for bat species and nesting birds. The contract includes fuel adjustment and steel price adjustment provisions for eligible bid items, which contractors may elect to use. Award will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder within 60 days of bid opening, contingent on available funding and project needs.