Sidewalk Construction, Rt 6

The Virginia Department of Transportation is requesting sealed bids for sidewalk construction on Route 6 in Henrico County, extending 0.259 miles west of Horsepen Road, with bids due June 24, 2026, and prequalification required.

The scope encompasses clearing and grubbing, excavation, embankment work, asphalt concrete placement, curb and gutter installation, sidewalk construction, pavement marking, traffic control, utility work including water service lines and sewer connections, site surveying, demolition of wooden fences and retaining walls, landscaping and erosion control, and signage. The bid schedule includes approximately 70 line items with quantities including 581 square yards of hydraulic cement concrete sidewalk, 381 tons of aggregate base material, 269 tons of asphalt concrete in various types, and 401 linear feet of standard curb.

The project completion date is July 2, 2027. The contract is federally funded under the CMAQ-5A27(946) highway program; prevailing wage rates established by the U.S. Department of Labor apply to all laborers and mechanics, ranging from $12.89 per hour for flaggers to $36.85 per hour for electricians. Contractors must maintain drug-free workplaces and comply with nondiscrimination requirements. Certified payroll documentation is required on a weekly basis.

A bid bond equal to five percent of the bid value is required. Upon award, performance bonds and payment bonds are required. Bids must be submitted electronically through the Bidx platform. The contract incorporates Virginia Department of Transportation Road and Bridge Specifications (2020 with 2022 supplements), FHWA Form 1273 required contract provisions, Davis-Bacon wage requirements, and special provisions including fuel adjustment, asphalt price adjustment, and steel price adjustment options. Award will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder within 60 days of bid opening.