UIFB #159608 Deck Timbers Rebid

The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) is soliciting bids through Unsealed Invitation for Bids (UIFB #159608) for the procurement of CCA treated Bridge Timbers in Bedford County. The procurement is specifically divided into two lots: Lot 1 requires 60 units of 5"x10"x20' and 80 units of 5"x10"x26' Southern Pine #1 Dense timbers to be delivered to VDOT Bedford Bridge, while Lot 2 requires 150 units of 5"x10"x26' Southern Pine #1 Dense timbers to be delivered to Horse Pasture AHQs in Ridgeway, VA. All lumber must conform to AWPA UC4B requirements and VDOT Road and Bridge Specifications Section 236, with contractors required to either be on VDOT's Qualified Wood Treatment Plants list or provide documentation of treatment from an approved facility. The bid closing date is March 7, 2025, at 1:00 PM EST, with no pre-bid conference scheduled. The contract period is 180 days from the date of award and is non-renewable, with delivery expected within that timeframe. Pricing must include all transportation costs and fuel surcharges, with no additional charges permitted, and VDOT will handle unloading of the timbers upon delivery.

The procurement is exclusively set aside for DSBSD-certified micro businesses or small businesses, with specific award priorities based on bid size: micro businesses receive priority for bids under $10,000, and small businesses for bids under $100,000, provided the prices are deemed fair and reasonable. Bidders must use wood treatment plants from the VDOT-approved list, which includes 17 qualified facilities across multiple states including Virginia, North Carolina, Maryland, and Georgia. The qualified facilities include providers like Koppers Utility & Industrial Products and various regional wood treatment specialists. While the solicitation notes that materials may not fall under "Buy America" requirements, contractors remain responsible for verifying and complying with VDOT federal aid project requirements. The total potential contract value is not explicitly stated, but the procurement involves the delivery of 290 total bridge timber units across two distinct geographic locations within Virginia.