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The West Virginia Department of Transportation Division of Highways is soliciting bids for the Rocky Bed Bridge replacement project in Webster County, identified as Contract ID 2024510012 and State Project S351-82-8.50 00. The scope of work involves replacing the existing structure with a W27X178 steel beam and composite concrete deck superstructure on semi-integral abutments, utilizing a downstream detour to maintain traffic. The project requires the construction of shoring with written engineering certification and must be completed by November 5, 2027, with work beginning within ten calendar days of the notice to proceed. Bids must be submitted electronically via bidx.com by 10:00 AM on September 15, 2026. The contract includes stringent environmental and regulatory requirements, including a Clean Water Act Section 404/401 permit that mandates best management practices such as silt booms and turbidity curtains to protect water quality. Specific wildlife protections are required for the relocation of Box Turtles within the project area. An asbestos inspection report has confirmed that no suspect asbestos-containing materials were found in accessible areas of the 1940s-era bridge. The project is governed by various special provisions covering steel structures, reinforced soil slopes, and rock and wet excavation. Administrative requirements include the use of the AASHTOWare Project CRL module for electronic certified payroll submissions and subcontractor payment recording. Contractors must provide a bid bond of 5% of the total cost or $500, whichever is greater, and adhere to Davis-Bacon and Related Act wage standards. Compliance with federal nondiscrimination policies, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and various CFR parts is mandatory. The award process aims to ensure the best value for taxpayers, and bidders must certify they are not currently debarred or suspended from federal participation.