Smart Scale - Intersection Safety Improvements, Rt 301

The Virginia Department of Transportation is requesting bids for Smart Scale – Intersection Safety Improvements on Route 301 in King George County, spanning 0.215 miles south of University Drive to 0.263 miles north of University Drive, with bids due July 22, 2026. Prequalification is required; bids are submitted electronically through Bidx at 10:00 a.m.

This is a federally funded project under the NHS/FHWA program (NHPP-048-6(077)) subject to DBE requirements under 49 CFR Part 26. Prevailing wage applies under Davis-Bacon Act provisions, with wage rates effective May 18, 2026, ranging from $11.99 per hour for traffic control flaggers to $26.68 per hour for crane operators, plus fringe benefits.

The scope encompasses comprehensive intersection safety enhancements: drainage infrastructure, pavement work (over 2,099 tons of asphalt concrete across three types), curbing and gutter installation (794 linear feet), sidewalks, sign installation, traffic signal modifications, and electrical and ITS equipment. The bid comprises over 130 line items including excavation (2,094 cubic yards regular; 1,232 cubic yards borrow) and drainage pipe installation (169 linear feet). Project completion is November 5, 2027, representing approximately 16 months of construction.

Contractors must submit a bid bond equal to five percent of bid value; performance bonds are required upon award. Subcontractor and supplier solicitation and utilization documentation must accompany bids. Optional fuel adjustment and steel price adjustment provisions are available. The contract incorporates all FHWA-required provisions including nondiscrimination, EEO, and safety standards by reference. Traffic signal equipment must meet cybersecurity compliance requirements. The contract is awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder without discrimination.