A54_2026 SMART SCALE - SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS

The A54_2026 SMART SCALE - SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS project, managed by the Virginia Department of Transportation, focuses on roadway safety and pavement improvements in Chesterfield County, Virginia. The scope of work extends from 0.787 miles south of Powhite Creek to 0.311 miles north of Powhite Creek and includes pavement planing, the application of asphalt concrete overlays, and the implementation of traffic control and advance warning signage. Key technical requirements include maintaining positive drainage, performing surface texture verification, and adhering to strict grade and cross-slope tolerances. The project also involves the use of portable changeable message signs and electronic arrow boards, which must comply with the Department's OT Cybersecurity Program Manual. This solicitation, identified as IFB-128143, is awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. Prequalification is required, and bidders must provide a baseline schedule in Primavera P6 format. The contract mandates compliance with the Buy America and Build America, Buy America Acts, the Davis-Bacon Act for prevailing wages, and various federal civil rights and accessibility laws, including the ADA. There is a strong emphasis on the use of Small, Women-owned, and Minority-owned (SWaM) businesses and Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBE), with specific participation goals for females and minorities. Quality assurance is managed through rigorous density testing by an Asphalt Field Level II Technician and regular progress meetings with the project engineer.