B28_2027 ON-CALL GUARDRAIL REPAIRS

The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) is soliciting bids for contract B28_2027, an on-call agreement for the repair and replacement of damaged guardrails, median barriers, impact attenuators, and bridge/guardrail attachments within the Bristol District. This task-order-based contract runs through June 30, 2028, with work assigned via specific task orders. Non-emergency hits are generally grouped to maintain a minimum value of 2,500 dollars, while emergency responses for critical damaged elements are handled separately. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with a submission deadline of 10:00 AM on November 18, 2026. Contractors must adhere to strict technical standards, including VDOT Section 505 for guardrail components and the 2026 MUTCD and Virginia Work Area Protection Manual for traffic control. Key operational requirements include the use of NCHRP 350 approved temporary terminals before the end of each workday and the requirement that any guardrail removed during the day be replaced by the end of that same workday. The project mandates compliance with Buy America and BABA requirements, prevailing wage rates, and the use of certified SWaM and DBE businesses. Performance is monitored through rigorous inspection criteria, including surface tolerance tests with a 10-foot straight-edge and specific asphalt density requirements between 98.0% and 102.0%.