Wiley Drive Low Water Bridge Replacement

The City of Roanoke, Virginia, in partnership with the Virginia Department of Transportation, is requesting sealed bids on the replacement of the Wiley Drive Low Water bridge structure under ITB No. SOL1342, with bids due November 4, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. All contractors must be VDOT prequalified prior to bid submission.

The scope is replacement of the low water bridge to improve hydraulic passage and raise deck elevation to minimize inundation frequency along Wiley Drive in Roanoke. The successful bidder must substantially complete work within 365 consecutive calendar days from notice to proceed, with final acceptance within an additional 30 consecutive calendar days. Liquidated damages accrue at $1,350 per day for delays beyond the substantial-completion deadline. This is a federally funded project under an STP (Surface Transportation Program) grant (STP-5128-(604)), subject to the VDOT Standard Project Administration Agreement dated March 11, 2024, with VDOT Project No. U000-128-509.

Bid security equal to 5% of the maximum possible bid price is required for bids of $100,000 or more, submitted as a bid bond, certified check, or letter of credit. The successful bidder must furnish performance security and labor and material payment security each in the amount of 100% of the contract amount, in the same forms as the bid security. Contractors and subcontractors must comply with applicable city, state, and federal laws, including Virginia contractor licensing based on contract value, prevailing wage rates, and Davis-Bacon Act compliance.

The DBE contract goal for this procurement is 0%. A non-mandatory pre-bid conference will be held via Microsoft Teams on October 6, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. local time. Sealed bids must be received at the City of Roanoke Purchasing Division, 215 Church Avenue, Room 202, Roanoke, Virginia 24011, or submitted electronically through Oracle Fusion. Bids will be opened and read via conference call at 3:00 p.m. on November 4. Questions are due to Stanley Wells, Senior Buyer, at stanley.wells@roanokeva.gov by 12:00 p.m. on October 19, 2026.