Call 003 2023080003

The Pierson Lumber Bridge project, identified as Contract ID 2023080003, is a construction solicitation issued by the West Virginia Department of Transportation, Division of Highways, for the replacement of a bridge on WV Route 16 over Camp Creek in Clay County. The scope of work involves the installation of a concrete box culvert and associated grade, drain, pave, signing, and pavement marking activities. Technical preparations for the project include a geotechnical investigation, an asbestos inspection confirming no hazardous materials, and a design exception for superelevation and shoulder width. Environmental compliance is managed through a Programmatic Categorical Exclusion and a Regional General Permit B verification for discharges into Camp Creek, with strict requirements for erosion and sediment control inspections. Bids must be submitted electronically via bidx.com by 10:00 AM on September 15, 2026. The award is based on the best value for taxpayers, with a mandatory prequalification gate requiring prime contractors to be qualified for at least 30 percent of the contract cost. Required submissions include a bid bond of 500 dollars or 5 percent of the total cost, certifications regarding debarment, lobbying, and equal employment opportunity, and adherence to Davis-Bacon and Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act provisions. The contractor must provide a competent superintendent and maintain compliance with the 2023 Standard Specifications and 2026 Supplemental Specifications.