Call 011 2026880004

The contract pertains to a construction proposal for guardrail repair, replacement, and installation across four counties in West Virginia—Pendleton, Pocahontas, Randolph, and Tucker—under District 8 of the West Virginia Department of Transportation Division of Highways. The project, identified as D8 2027 REM Guardrail with contract ID 2026880004 and call number 011, requires the furnishing and erecting of a TL-5 MASH 2016 compliant longitudinal barrier system using Thrie Beam rail meeting ASTM A1011 steel Grade 80 standards and galvanized in accordance with ASTM A123. All materials must be approved and listed on the Division’s Approved Product List, with supporting documentation including a letter of eligibility from the Federal Highway Administration. Work must begin no later than ten calendar days after notice to proceed, with emergency mobilization required within five days for safety-critical tasks, and all work must be completed by June 30, 2027. Delivery of replacement components is to the WVDOH Pendleton County Headquarters North Lot, and removed guardrail must be stored at the respective county headquarters. Site restoration includes filling all postholes and preserving materials for maximum salvage value, with bolts packaged with their respective pay items. Bidders must be prequalified to perform at least 30% of the contract value and must not be in default on any state or local monetary obligations, including taxes or fees. A bid bond of $500 or 5% of total cost, whichever is greater, is mandatory, and full compliance with all amendments is required under penalty of rejection. The contract is governed by the West Virginia Division of Highways Standard Specifications, as amended by the 2026 Supplemental Specifications, along with references to the Standard Detail Book Volumes I, II, and III. Additional requirements include adherence to the West Virginia Jobs Act, mandating that at least 75% of workers be hired locally, with certified payroll submitted weekly to the state Division of Labor. All subcontractors must meet prequalification standards and include the required provisions of the West Virginia Jobs Act. Contractors must comply with equal opportunity regulations under Executive Order 4-65, maintaining a drug-free workplace and certifying non-collusion in bidding. The award will go to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with inspection and acceptance based on linear-foot measurement of the installed guardrail system, verified against plan