Call 013 2023160004

The contract pertains to the construction of the Halterman Hollow Bridge in Hardy County, West Virginia, under solicitation number 2023160004 and call number 013, issued by the West Virginia Department of Transportation Division of Highways. The project involves comprehensive bridge construction including prestressed concrete box beams, reinforcing and epoxy-coated steel bars, multiple classes of concrete, guardrails, traffic control systems, erosion and sediment control, and related earthwork and utility work. The work is governed by the 2023 West Virginia DOT Standard Specifications for Roads and Bridges and the 2026 Supplemental Specifications, with additional project-specific special provisions for steel structures, cantilever mailbox supports, reinforced soil slopes, and joint materials. The contract requires strict adherence to federal labor standards under the Davis-Bacon Act and Copeland Act, mandating payment of prevailing wages, overtime at one-and-a-half times the basic rate for hours over forty in a workweek, and submission of certified payrolls through the AASHTOWare Project Civil Rights & Labor module. Compliance with the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise program under 49 CFR Part 26 and nondiscrimination requirements under Title VI and U.S. DOT Order 1050.2A is mandatory. Contractors must provide a bid bond of $500 or five percent of the total bid, whichever is greater, and a performance bond upon award. Prequalification is required for prime contractors to cover at least 30 percent of the contract value and for all subcontractors performing specific work items, with failure to meet this standard or prompt payment obligations resulting in disqualification. Payment to subcontractors must occur within fourteen calendar days of the contractor’s receipt of state payment. The place of performance is strictly defined, with time being of the essence; failure to complete on schedule may result in reimbursement of additional demonstrable costs incurred by the department. All bids must be submitted via www.bidx.com by 10:00 AM on September 15, 2026, and must include certification regarding prior contract performance, compliance with equal opportunity clauses, lobbying restrictions, and eligibility for federal contracting. Erosion control, environmental protections related to wetlands, migratory birds, and endangered species, and proper disposal of hazardous materials are detailed in multiple attachments and appendices. The contract emphasizes best value for taxpayers, with a focus on responsible bidders meeting all technical, labor, civil rights, and administrative requirements.