B15_2026 SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS - ROADWAY SIGNAGE INSTALLATIONS

The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) is soliciting bids for contract B15_2026, focused on roadway signage installations for safety improvements across various locations, including Fauquier County and the Warrenton, Charlottesville, and Louisa residencies. The scope of work involves the installation of curve warning signs, roadside delineators, reflective post strips, object markers, and oversized warning signs. Contractors are required to obtain VDOT concurrence for all sign locations and must adhere to the 2026 Virginia Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, the Virginia Work Area Protection Manual, and the 2020 Road and Bridge Specifications. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with a submission deadline of 10:00 AM on October 28, 2026. Key compliance requirements include prequalification, adherence to prevailing wage rates, and strict Buy America and Build America, Buy America Act (BABA) sourcing standards. All connected electronic signs must meet the Department's OT Cybersecurity Program Manual standards, with VPN connections configured exclusively to the VDOT OT network. The contractor is responsible for developing a progress schedule and ensuring all installations do not obstruct sight distances for drivers or homeowners. Additionally, the project encourages the use of certified Small, Women-owned, and Minority-owned (SWaM) businesses and requires specific certifications regarding eligibility and non-discrimination under the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Civil Rights Act.