Smart Scale - Roundabout and R-Cut Intersection, Rt 17

Virginia Department of Transportation is soliciting bids for construction of a roundabout and R-Cut intersection on Route 17 in Fauquier County, spanning 0.206 miles south of Carters Run Road to Whiting Road, with bids due July 22, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. Prequalification is required to bid.

The scope encompasses roundabout and intersection construction with stormwater management facilities, drainage systems, excavation (approximately 26,228 cubic yards), asphalt concrete placement (approximately 16,698 tons), guardrails, fencing, pavement markings, lighting, and sign structures. Work must comply with Virginia Department of Transportation Road and Bridge Specifications (2020). The project is subject to prevailing wage requirements, Davis-Bacon Act provisions, and Equal Employment Opportunity requirements. Fuel, steel, and asphalt price adjustments are included in the contract.

Substantial completion is targeted for August 27, 2028, with project completion by October 1, 2028. The contract carries an incentive of $1,900 per calendar day for early completion (capped at $85,500) and a disincentive of $1,900 per calendar day for late completion (capped at $66,500). The project is federally funded under FHWA number HSIP-030-7(116).

Bidders must submit bid bonds equal to five percent of the bid amount and include subcontractor and supplier solicitation and utilization forms. Bids are to be filed electronically through Bidx. The contract includes over 190 line items spanning excavation, drainage and pipe installations, traffic control measures, erosion control, and environmental compliance provisions.