Smart Scale - Int. Improvements / Acceleration Lane, Rt 220

The Virginia Department of Transportation is soliciting bids for Smart Scale Interstate Improvements / Acceleration Lane construction on Route 220 in Franklin County, extending from 0.284 miles north of Grassy Hill Road to 0.069 miles south of Grassy Hill Road, with bids due May 27, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. Prequalification is mandatory.

The scope encompasses drainage improvements, excavation, asphalt concrete placement, guardrail installation, pavement markings, and erosion control. The project includes approximately 90 bid items: concrete pipe installation (1,219 linear feet of 18-inch pipe), asphalt concrete placement (2,028 tons across multiple types), and temporary traffic control measures. Pricing is on a unit-price basis. Prevailing wage rates established by the U.S. Department of Labor apply to all laborers and mechanics, ranging from $11.99 per hour for traffic control flaggers to $26.68 per hour for crane operators (rates effective January 2, 2026). Traffic control constraints prohibit lane closures on Route 220 Monday–Friday, 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Flagger certification is required. Work must comply with Virginia Department of Transportation Road and Bridge Specifications (2020), supplemental specifications, and special provisions.

The project is federally funded under the National Highway Performance Program (FHWA Number NHPP-033-2(068)) and subject to Davis-Bacon Act provisions, Equal Employment Opportunity compliance, nondiscrimination standards, and environmental protection measures. The project completion date is November 19, 2027. Bid bonds are required at five percent of total bid value; awarded contractors must furnish performance bonds and comply with optional price adjustment provisions for fuel, steel, and asphalt materials.