Trail Bridge Replacement and Stream Stabilization

Northern Virginia Community College (NVCC), a component of the Virginia Community College System, is requesting sealed bids for trail bridge replacement and stream stabilization at its Manassas Campus, 10950 Campus Dr, Manassas, Virginia 20109 (State Project Code 260-A9260-018), with bids due August 17, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. The project involves demolition of an existing pedestrian wooden bridge and comprehensive stream restoration work. An optional pre-bid conference was held July 28, 2026; the public bid opening is scheduled August 18, 2026 at 2:00 p.m.

The scope includes Part A bridge replacement and Part B civil and stream stabilization. Stream work encompasses grade control features (constructed riffles, step pools, log and stone structures), bank regrading and stabilization with erosion-control matting and native vegetation, site grading, temporary stream diversion, and restoration of disturbed areas. The new bridge must accommodate pedestrian and maintenance access while coordinating with stream restoration for long-term hydraulic performance. All in-stream work must comply with erosion and sediment control requirements and applicable Virginia building codes and safety regulations.

Bidders must hold appropriate Virginia contractor licenses (Class A for contracts exceeding $120,000; Class B for contracts between $10,000 and $120,000) and be registered vendors in eVA. A Commonwealth of Virginia Standard Bid Bond (Form CO-10.2) equal to 5% of the bid amount is required for bids exceeding $500,000. Standard Performance Bond (CO-10) and Standard Labor and Material Payment Bond (CO-10.1) apply regardless of contract amount. Prevailing wages apply; the Virginia Department of Labor and Industry has established wage determinations for carpenters, cement masons, electricians, laborers, equipment operators, and other trades. Bidders must submit a Small Business Procurement Plan indicating proposed small business participation percentage. E-Verify compliance is required.

The contract is awarded on a lump-sum basis to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. Substantial Completion is 120 consecutive calendar days from Notice to Proceed, with Final Completion within 30 days thereafter. Submit bids electronically through eVA or via hand delivery/shipping to NVCC Facilities Planning and Support Services, 8333 Little River Turnpike, CW Building Room 312, Annandale, VA 22003. Contact Merlin A. Espinal (maespinal@nvcc.edu) or Sean Garganio (sgarganio@nvcc.edu) for contract documents or questions.