UIFB 159300 Steel Grid Deck Plate

The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) has issued an Unsealed Invitation for Bids (UIFB) 159300 for the procurement of a steel grid deck panel for the James River Bridge, located in Isle of Wight County. The specific procurement involves furnishing and delivering one (1) steel grid deck panel measuring approximately 29' 6" long by 7' wide, featuring 5 3/16" open 4-way galvanized open grid decking constructed from A709 Grade 50 Galvanized material. The manufacturer of the grid deck panel must hold certifications from AISC, AWS, and BGFMA, and must provide evidence of these certifications with their bid. Bids are due electronically through eVA by 3:00 PM EST on November 4, 2024, with no public bid opening scheduled. The panel must be delivered to Suffolk, VA within 84 calendar days after receipt of approved shop drawings, and VDOT has the capability to unload the delivered panel. There will be no pre-bid conference held for this solicitation.

This contract opportunity is specifically set aside with a Small Business Enhancement Award Priority, targeting Department of Small Business and Supplier Diversity (DSBSD)-certified micro and small businesses. Award priority will first be given to DSBSD-certified micro businesses if their bid is less than $10,000 and determined to be fair and reasonable. If no qualifying micro business bid is received, the contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible DSBSD-certified small business bidder, provided the bid does not exceed $100,000 and is deemed fair and reasonable. If neither micro nor small business criteria are met, the contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder of any size. The solicitation allows VDOT the option to place additional orders up to 100% of the original quantity within 60 days after award. Payment terms include remittance within 30 days of receiving a valid invoice and verifying satisfactory goods receipt, with the bid requiring FOB destination pricing and no additional charges permitted.