Trimble Rd. Culvert Failure Replacement

New Kent County, Virginia is requesting bids for excavation, removal, and replacement of a damaged 48-inch corrugated metal pipe culvert on Trimble Road within the Fort Pickett Training Area, with bids due September 7, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. and a mandatory pre-bid meeting and site visit at Building 229 Conference Room on August 25, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. Attendance at the pre-bid meeting is mandatory; bids are accepted only from representatives present.

The work scope includes removal of a crushed, rusted-out 48-inch CMP culvert and replacement with approximately 60 linear feet of 48-inch span, 16-gauge polymer-coated arched/elongated pipe; removal and reinstallation of grouted rip rap inlet/outlet protection; placement of geotextile fabric for slope stabilization; removal and reinstallation of wood guardrail systems (approximately 83 inches on the east side and 87 inches on the west side); and restoration of roads to pre-excavation conditions. The contractor must maintain 100% road bypass throughout the project duration and complete work as quickly as possible once started, with a 60-calendar-day maximum delivery and performance period after receipt of order. All personnel must attend mandatory unexplained ordnance (UXO) training before project commencement, possess valid Real ID photo identification for Fort Pickett entry, and coordinate daily site occupation with Range Operations and Department of Public Works. Detailed material specifications include #57 washed stone, VDOT Class II riprap, nonwoven geotextile GTX-2019-01-296, and polymer-coated CMP with 10/10 grade coating. All work must comply with OSHA 1926, VDOT Road and Bridge Standards 2016 Edition and Specifications 2022 Edition, and Fort Pickett 350-1 regulations.

Bids must include unit prices, extensions, and a grand total; award will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder on a grand total basis. Contractors must provide at least three references documenting similar work experience. For employers with more than 50 employees on average during the previous 12 months and for contracts exceeding $50,000, E-Verify program participation is mandatory. Questions are due August 26, 2026 at 5:00 p.m., with addenda issued no later than August 27 at 5:00 p.m. Bid validity extends for 30 days from submission.