Call 009 2013000572

Solicitation 2013000572, issued by the West Virginia Department of Transportation Division of Highways, is a construction contract for the Milam Arch Bridge project (Project No. S355-5-0.04 00) located in Wyoming County, West Virginia. The scope of work encompasses comprehensive roadway and bridge infrastructure development, including clearing and grubbing, unclassified excavation, the installation of HP14X73 steel bearing piles, and the construction of a strip seal expansion joint system. Additional requirements include the implementation of temporary traffic management structures, NBIS bridge safety inspections, and the application of specific seed mixtures and fertilizers for site restoration. Bids are due by 10:00 AM on November 17, 2026, and the project is scheduled for completion by June 2, 2028. The contract is subject to stringent regulatory and environmental compliance, including a Clean Water Act Section 404/401 permit valid until January 17, 2030, which mandates specific best management practices for water quality and environmental protections for box turtles and tree clearing. Legal and labor requirements include adherence to the Davis-Bacon Act, the Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act, and Equal Employment Opportunity regulations. Bidders must provide a bid bond of 5 percent of the total cost or 500 dollars, whichever is greater, and are required to use U.S.-flag commercial vessels for at least 50 percent of gross tonnage for oceanic shipments. All work must conform to the 2023 West Virginia Department of Transportation Standard Specifications for Roads and Bridges and the January 1, 2024, Supplemental Specifications.