Smart Scale - Safety Improvements, Rt 76

The Virginia Department of Transportation is soliciting bids for Smart Scale Safety Improvements on Route 76 in Chesterfield County, from 0.20 miles south of the Route 76 on-ramp to 0.52 miles north of the on-ramp, with bids due September 23, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. Prequalification is required. The project is federally funded through the Surface Transportation Block Grant Program (FHWA Number STP-5A27(864)) and subject to Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements; DBE participation requirements apply, though no specific goal is identified in available forms.

The scope encompasses comprehensive roadway safety enhancements including drainage improvements, pavement rehabilitation, guardrail installation and removal, traffic control infrastructure, signage modifications, and erosion control. Specific line items include clearing and grubbing, storm sewer pipe and appurtenances (drop inlets, manholes), excavation and fill, asphalt concrete placement totaling approximately 3,762 tons across multiple types, pavement markings and markers, guardrail work totaling approximately 3,393 linear feet, three overhead sign structures, temporary traffic control devices, and site restoration with seeding and fertilizer. All work must comply with Virginia Department of Transportation specifications dated 2020 and supplemental specifications dated 2022, FHWA contract provisions including FHWA-1273, and federal and state nondiscrimination and equal employment opportunity regulations.

Prevailing wage rates range from $12.89 per hour for flaggers to $36.85 per hour for electricians, plus applicable fringe benefits. Bidders must submit a five percent bid bond. Price adjustment provisions are available for fuel, steel, and asphalt materials upon contractor election. The project is classified as Category I, requiring a construction schedule. Project completion is July 7, 2028. Contractors must maintain comprehensive payroll records for all workers. Bids are electronic submission only through Bidx.