UIFB#159488 - Monolithic Culvert

The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) is soliciting bids for Invitation for Bid (IFB) #159488, seeking qualified firms to design, fabricate, and deliver a Monolithic Precast Box Culvert to be delivered to 1541 Thompson Memorial Drive in Salem, VA. The specific project requires a double barrel box culvert with precise specifications: a 9' span length, 4' rise height, 50' barrel length, 2 headwalls, and 4 wings with a 45-degree skew left ahead for Structure Number 640-011-6215. The culvert must be designed for HL-93 loading in accordance with AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications (8th Edition, 2017) and VDOT modifications, utilizing CRR Low Carbon/Chromium Reinforcing Steel. Bidders must provide comprehensive deliverables including design documentation, "as-designed" load rating, .xml files, shop drawings, and complete fabrication details. The bid submission deadline is February 6, 2025, at 10:00 AM EST, with a contract period beginning from the date of award and delivery required within 60 calendar days after receipt of approved shop drawings. Evaluation will be conducted on a Grand Total basis, focusing on responsiveness and responsibility of the bidder.

The procurement includes specific set-aside provisions prioritizing disadvantaged business enterprises. VDOT will award the contract to a DSBSD-certified micro business if the bid is less than $10,000, or to a DSBSD-certified small business if the bid is not more than $100,000, provided the price is deemed fair and reasonable. Bidders must submit comprehensive product information, including detailed descriptive literature, catalog cuts, and specifications to demonstrate compliance with solicitation requirements. Failure to provide complete documentation may result in a non-responsive bid determination. The contractor must provide OSHA-approved lifting apparatus for handling precast components, with VDOT providing on-site mobile crane services for unloading. Advance delivery notification of 24 hours is required, with contact points being Randy Albritton (540-387-5593) and Darrell Lewis (540-387-5350). While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the procurement is focused on a targeted infrastructure improvement project for Richmond County within the Virginia Department of Transportation's jurisdiction.