B43_2027 ROUNDABOUT

The B43_2027 Roundabout project, managed by the Virginia Department of Transportation under solicitation IFB-131572, involves the construction of a roundabout in New Kent County, Virginia, spanning from 0.078 miles south to 0.093 miles north of Kentland Trail. The scope of work includes site preparation, clearing and grubbing, regular and borrow excavation, and the installation of drainage systems, such as junction boxes and outlet pipes. Infrastructure deliverables consist of asphalt concrete surfaces (types SM-12.5D and IM-19.0D), radial and standard curbs, median strips, and comprehensive pavement markings and sign panels. All work must adhere to the 2020 VDOT Road and Bridge Specifications, the 2016 Standards, and the Virginia Work Area Protection Manual and MUTCD version 11.0. The contract is subject to strict federal and state regulations, including the Davis-Bacon Act, the Build America, Buy America Act (BABA), and various non-discrimination clauses under the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Federal-Aid Highway Act of 1973. Key labor requirements include a minimum wage of $13.65 per hour and a paid sick leave accrual of one hour for every 30 hours worked. Technical specifications for timber piles require compliance with ASTM D25 and AWPA standards. Quality acceptance is managed by the Engineer, with specific target densities for asphalt (92.5% to 94%) and a one-year warranty required for all THMACO surfaces. Bids must be submitted electronically via the Bidx portal by December 16, 2026, and require prequalification and the provision of performance and payment bonds.