Smart Scale - Park and Ride Lot Improvements, Rt 257

The Virginia Department of Transportation is soliciting bids for the Smart Scale Park and Ride Lot Improvements project on Route 257 in Rockingham County, with electronic bids due November 18, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. through Bidx. Bidders must be prequalified, and Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) participation is required against a project-specific minimum goal.

The project covers site work along Route 257 from 0.20 miles west of the I-81 interchange to 0.12 miles south of Route 257. Scope includes drainage infrastructure (endwalls, pipes, drop inlets), grading and excavation, geotextile subgrade stabilization, aggregate base, asphalt concrete placement, concrete sidewalks and curbing, LED lighting, signage, pavement markings, erosion control, and guardrail installation and removal. The schedule contains approximately 80 line items, including 1,008 tons of asphalt concrete type SM-12.5A and 3,023 linear feet of pavement markings. Compliance requires VDOT Road and Bridge Specifications dated 2020 and 2022.

Bidders must list all DBE subcontractors and suppliers on Forms C-111 and C-112. Credit is calculated at 100% for subcontractors and manufacturers, 60% for regular dealers, and 40% for distributors. The project is federally funded through the Surface Transportation Program (STP-082-8(096)) with FHWA involvement, so federal contract provisions apply, including nondiscrimination, equal employment opportunity, and drug-free workplace requirements. The contract is subject to Davis-Bacon prevailing wage rates, including $36.85 per hour for electricians. A 5% bid bond is required. Pricing is submitted as unit prices for all bid items with a total bid amount, and bidders may elect optional fuel and steel price adjustment provisions. Certified weekly payroll is required. Project completion is September 10, 2027.