A91_2026 ON-CALL STRUCTURE RECOATING

The A91 2026 On-Call Structure Recoating solicitation (IFB-128887) is a districtwide contract issued by the Virginia Department of Transportation for the recoating of existing Type B steel bridge structures. The scope of work includes cleaning, surface preparation, applying protective coatings, and the design and installation of containment systems and access platforms. This is a renewable on-call contract where work is assigned via Task Orders across one or more Construction Districts. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with bids due by 10:00 AM on October 28, 2026. Prequalification is required, and all inquiries must be submitted through the Contractors Advertisement Bulletin Board. Contractors must adhere to VDOT Road and Bridge Specifications (2020/2022), the Virginia Work Area Protection Manual 2026, and the Virginia MUTCD. Key requirements include the submission of a Maintenance of Traffic Plan for each work zone and compliance with updated Lane Closure Coordination and Implementation procedures under special provision SP108-00200-01. The project is subject to several federal and state mandates, including the Davis-Bacon Act, Buy America and Build America Buy America Act requirements, and various non-discrimination and civil rights regulations. Performance is monitored through paint batch testing and visual inspections, while administrative requirements include the provision of a competent superintendent and the maintenance of a detailed progress schedule.