Smart Scale - Safety Improvements, Rt 76

The Virginia Department of Transportation is soliciting bids for Smart Scale safety improvements on Route 76 from 0.787 miles south of Powhite Creek to 0.311 miles north of Powhite Creek in Chesterfield County, with bids due June 24, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. Prequalification is required prior to bid submission.

The scope encompasses extensive site preparation, drainage infrastructure, asphalt concrete placement, guardrail installation, pavement markings, traffic control, and landscape restoration across 126 line items. Work must conform to Virginia Department of Transportation Road and Bridge Specifications (2020 and 2022 supplement) and applicable federal regulations. A tree removal time-of-year restriction prohibits removal from May 15 through July 31.

The contract is funded under FHWA number STP-5A27(883) and carries a completion date of July 7, 2028. Prevailing wage rates apply under Davis-Bacon standards, with predetermined minimum rates for electricians ($36.85 per hour), carpenters ($19.22 per hour), laborers ($14.88 to $19.71 per hour), and equipment operators ($16.64 to $24.66 per hour) in effect as of January 2, 2026.

Bidders must submit a bid bond equal to five percent of the bid dollar value. The project includes optional price adjustment provisions for fuel, steel, and asphalt materials. Contractors must comply with federal and state nondiscrimination requirements and Equal Employment Opportunity standards. Award will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder within 60 days of bid opening. Bids are submitted electronically through Bidx.