B30_2027 ON-CALL BRIDGE MAINTENANCE

The Virginia Department of Transportation is soliciting bids for IFB-129937, a renewable on-call contract for district-wide bridge maintenance within the Fredericksburg District. The scope of work includes bridge cleaning and washing, expansion joint trough repair, and clearing and grubbing at bridge approach sites. Work is managed through the issuance of Task Orders and Notices to Proceed, with performance occurring across the Fredericksburg, Northern Neck, and Saluda residencies. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with a submission deadline of November 18, 2026. Key technical requirements include adherence to AWPA standards for wood preservation and branding, ASTM C171 for waterproof paper, and AASHTO specifications for asphalt binders and aggregates. Contractors must comply with the Buy America and Build America, Buy America Act, as well as various civil rights and ADA regulations. The contract mandates the use of the Virginia Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (WVAMP) and the MUTCD for site safety. Additionally, the project incorporates Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) goals, requiring certification through the DSBSD or MWAA. Payment is due upon receipt, and the contract is subject to prevailing wage rates and the Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act for projects exceeding 100,000 dollars.