Smart Scale - Safety Improvements, Rt 52

The Virginia Department of Transportation is requesting bids for Smart Scale Safety Improvements on Route 52 in Bland County, extending from 0.168 miles south of Interstate Route 614 to 0.423 miles north of Interstate Route 614, with bids due June 24, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. Prequalification is required.

The scope encompasses site preparation, drainage infrastructure, asphalt concrete placement, pavement markings, signage, guardrails, erosion and sediment control, and water main installation across approximately 150 line items. Work includes over 12,000 square yards of pavement demolition, 5,000+ cubic yards of excavation, multiple drainage structures and pipes of varying diameters, and extensive erosion control measures. Project completion is August 7, 2028.

The contract is federally funded through the Surface Transportation Program (FHWA STP-010-1(047)) and is subject to Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements with minimum wage rates established as of January 2, 2026, ranging from $11.45 per hour for flaggers to $26.68 per hour for crane operators. DBE requirements under 49 CFR Part 26 apply. Contractors must comply with federal nondiscrimination and equal employment opportunity requirements, Virginia's drug-free workplace standards, and security protocols for portable changeable message signs.

Bids must include all line item prices with a total bid amount and a proposal guaranty bond equal to five percent of the bid dollar value. The contract includes optional fuel, steel, and asphalt price adjustments. Plans and specifications are available through ProjectWise. The contract is identified as Order No. A40, Contract ID C0000115470C01. Award is made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with award determination required within 60 days of bid opening unless extended by mutual consent.