University Drive Bicycle Lanes from South Street to Kenmore Drive

The City of Fairfax is requesting bids for construction of University Drive Bicycle Lanes from South Street to Kenmore Drive (UPC 121556) under IFB 114424, with bids due August 10, 2026 at 2:00 PM via the Virginia eVA system. Prequalification with the Virginia Department of Transportation is mandatory for all bidders and joint venture members prior to bidding — a hard eligibility gate. A Virginia contractor license is required for work valued at $120,000 or more.

The scope includes pavement marking removal, microsurfacing, and restriping to add on-road bike lanes between Layton Hall Drive and North Street; sharrows between North Street and South Street; and ADA-compliant curb ramps, curb modifications, and a pedestrian crossing at the University Drive and Layton Hall Drive intersection. All work must comply with VDOT standards and FHWA guidelines. Street work is restricted to 9:30 AM to 3:00 PM Monday through Thursday and 9:30 AM to 2:00 PM Friday, with microsurfacing operations required between 9:00 PM and 5:00 AM. The contractor must achieve substantial completion within 180 calendar days from Notice to Proceed and final completion within 210 calendar days. Liquidated damages are assessed at $600 per calendar day beyond the completion deadline.

The project is federally funded through the Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) and developed under VDOT Local Assistance Program procedures. The contractor must provide a 5% bid surety, a 100% performance bond, and a 100% payment bond. Award will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder based on construction total. A virtual pre-bid conference is scheduled for July 14, 2026 at 11:00 AM via Microsoft Teams. Questions are due July 22, 2026.