161277 Fabricated Structural Steel

The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) is soliciting bids under IFB 161277 for the provision of fabricated and galvanized structural steel for a bridge project in Western Loudoun County. The contract requires the steel to be fabricated in a shop certified by the American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC). Technical specifications mandate the use of ASTM A992 rolled steel beams with supplemental Test S5 for Charpy V-Notch impact testing meeting ASTM A709 Zone 2 requirements, and ASTM A709 Grade 50 for all other structural steel shapes and plates. All steel must be hot-dip galvanized per ASTM A123 and cleaned according to SSPC-SP-51. All beams must be stamped with member marks that remain legible after the galvanizing process. Materials must be delivered FOB destination to NOVA Bridge Maintenance in Manassas, Virginia, with a final completion deadline of March 31, 2027. Bids must be submitted electronically via the eVA portal by 9:00 AM EST on October 26, 2026. This solicitation is set aside with award priority for DSBSD-certified micro and small businesses. Award evaluation is based on responsiveness, technical compliance, and the contractor's capability, with the Commonwealth reserving the right to inspect physical facilities. Payment will be issued within 30 days of receiving a valid invoice in accordance with the Virginia Prompt Payment Act. Contractors are also required to comply with various regulatory mandates, including nondiscrimination clauses, drug-free workplace standards, and annual sexual harassment training for organizations with more than five employees.