BARRACKS EMMET STREETSCAPE

The City of Charlottesville is soliciting sealed bids under IFB 27-32 for the Barracks Emmet Streetscape project, with a response deadline of October 9, 2026. This infrastructure project focuses on street and intersection improvements at Barracks Road and Emmet Street, including the upgrade of left turn lanes, the addition of a right turn lane, the widening of medians for pedestrian refuge, and the replacement of traffic signal infrastructure. Additional scope includes sidewalk extensions, utility and drainage improvements, the installation of a new bus shelter, and asphalt pavement widening and milling. All pavement work must conform to current VDOT procedures and be approved by the project engineer. The contract will be awarded as a fixed-price agreement and includes a detailed bid schedule based on VDOT item numbers. Key requirements for the selected contractor include adhering to a strict tree removal restriction from April 1 to November 14 to protect roosting bat habitats and maintaining comprehensive insurance coverage that names the City and its officials as additional insured. Financial security for performance is managed through an escrow agreement for retained funds. Bidders must submit a vendor questionnaire and specific VDOT forms, including subcontractor utilization and equal opportunity certifications, to be considered for the award.