Call 014 2024060026

Solicitation 2024060026, issued by the West Virginia Department of Transportation Division of Highways, is for the rehabilitation and maintenance of the Nick Joe Rahall Bridge in Cabell County. The scope of work includes structural repairs, concrete protective coatings, epoxy injection crack repair, reinforcing steel bar installation, and the installation of silicone expansion joint systems. The project also involves cleaning and painting steel bridges and the use of temporary falsework. Bids are due by 10:00 AM on October 20, 2026, via the BidX portal. The contract requires adherence to strict safety and regulatory standards, including a Transportation Management Plan aligned with WVDOH Design Directive 681 to manage traffic for approximately 23,000 average daily traffic on US Route 52. Compliance is mandatory for the Davis-Bacon and Related Act, the Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act, and West Virginia statutes regarding domestic steel, aluminum, and glass. Bidders must provide a bid bond of 5% of the total cost or $500, whichever is greater, and certify compliance with drug-free workplace policies and equal opportunity employment regulations. Acceptance of the work is contingent upon the Engineer's judgment and, for specific patching materials, written certification from a manufacturer's representative.