A98_2026 BRIDGE REPLACEMENT

The Virginia Department of Transportation is soliciting bids for contract A98, which involves the replacement of the bridge superstructure on Route 66 over Broad Run in Fauquier and Prince William Counties. The project scope includes replacing two existing steel girder and concrete deck bridges with two larger structures, replacing two instream piers with a single pier, and modifying concrete abutments. All work must be performed in the dry using non-erodible cofferdams with pump and filter operations. The project also requires the installation of Class II riprap scour protection and various pavement and marking updates. The completion date for the project is May 21, 2029. Bids must be submitted electronically through the Bidx portal by 10:00 AM on November 18, 2026. Award selection is based on the apparent lowest responsive and responsible bidder. Prequalification is required, and bidders must submit vendor surveys for themselves and all subcontractors. The contract mandates compliance with Buy America and BABA requirements, prevailing wage rates, and DBE/SWaM business considerations. Key technical requirements include adherence to VDOT Road and Bridge Specifications, OSHA safety standards for temporary shoring, and specific preservation standards for treated timber. The contract also includes provisions for liquidated damages and a one-year warranty on all thin hot mix asphalt concrete overlay surfaces.