Call 001 2022170007

The West Virginia Department of Transportation is soliciting bids for Contract 03 under solicitation number 2022170007 to widen West Virginia Route 131 in Harrison County, specifically from north of the WV 131 and Forrester Blvd intersection to the eastbound ramps of WV 279, covering Station 81+00 to 118+00. The project involves roadway widening, construction of retaining wall #4, cut and fill slopes, stormwater pollution prevention measures, sign fabrication, and utility relocations for multiple providers including Mon Power, Zayo, and Segra, with estimated completion dates stretching into May 2027. All work must comply with the WVDOT Division of Highways Standard Specifications Roads and Bridges (adopted 2023), the January 2026 Supplemental Specifications, and the governing contract plans and documents. Key technical requirements include the submission of a complete Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan and General Permit, fabrication shop drawings for signs tested with five material samples prior to production, and adherence to erosion control standards outlined in the Wideper Manual and NPDS permit conditions, with inspections mandated every four calendar days and within 24 hours after rainfall exceeding 0.25 inches. The contract includes specialized provisions for cantilever mailbox supports, temporary pollution control, and permanent erosion matting, along with federal compliance mandates under 23 U.S.C. 140(a) for equal employment opportunity and specific rules for disadvantaged business enterprise utilization. Contract performance requires electronic submission of certified payrolls and subcontractor payments via the CRL module on a weekly basis, with payments to subcontractors due within 14 days of receipt from the State, and all such transactions must be verified and endorsed in the system. Contractors must notify Miss Utility before excavation, submit a waterline relocation sequence at least 30 days in advance, and provide two weeks’ written notice prior to utility shutdowns or connections. The site's geotechnical conditions are detailed in a comprehensive report with supporting appendices covering fill slope design, test bore logs, rock core photographs, geologic cross-sections, and laboratory analyses to guide construction planning. Additional project documentation includes revised plan sheets, a Right of Way Certificate, and a Utility Status Report dated in early 2026. Bids must be submitted via Bidx.com by June 9, 2026, and all offerors must acknowledge receipt of amendments,