B42_2027 ROADWAY IMPROVEMENTS

The Virginia Department of Transportation has issued solicitation IFB-131570 for the B42_2027 Roadway Improvements project located in Montgomery County. The scope of work covers Route 81 from mile marker 114.8 to 125.2 and includes general roadway construction, maintenance, and the installation of signage and guardrails. Key technical requirements include the application of System B, Group I protective coatings for weathering steel, the use of thin hot mix asphalt concrete overlay, and strict adherence to AWPA standards for treated wood preservation. The project also involves the installation of Dynamic Message Signs, which require successful completion of field and 30-day system acceptance tests, and all network-capable devices must comply with Commonwealth of Virginia Information Security Standards. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with prequalification required for all applicants. Bidders must submit their proposals by 10:00 AM on December 16, 2026. Compliance with federal regulations is mandatory, including the Davis-Bacon Act, the Build America, Buy America Act (BABA), and DBE participation requirements. Contractors must provide one hour of paid sick leave for every 30 hours worked and are prohibited from using convict labor unless the individuals are on parole, supervised release, or probation. Required project schedules must be submitted in .xer format for Primavera P6 and .pdf for logs and bar charts.