B29_2027 SMART SCALE - CONVERT RAILS TO TRAIL

The Virginia Department of Transportation is soliciting bids under solicitation IFB-129939 for the B29_2027 Smart Scale project, which involves converting rails to trails from Sunnyside Road in Cheriton to Birdnest Drive in Birdnest, located in Northampton County. This project requires prequalification, and all inquiries must be submitted via the Contractors Advertisement Bulletin Board. The response deadline is November 18, 2026, at 3:00 PM. The project falls under NAICS code 237310 for highway, street, and bridge construction. A critical component of the contract is the adherence to Special Provision SP108-000200-01 regarding Lane Closure Coordination (LCC) and Lane Closure Implementation (LCI). The contractor must designate English-speaking personnel proficient in computer operations to manage work-zone information through local Traffic Operations Centers. These individuals must complete a mandatory online training course before the Notice to Proceed date. All lane closures must be entered into the LCC and LCI system by 8:00 AM on the Thursday preceding the planned closure. Additionally, the contractor must notify the District TOC between 15 and 45 minutes before installing a closure and within 15 minutes after reopening a lane. Lane closure coordination is not a separately paid item and must be included in the pricing of other contract items.