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Solicitation 2026020019 is a construction contract issued by the West Virginia Department of Transportation, Division of Highways, for the Exit 14-Dry Run Road project on Route WV 13 in Berkeley County. The scope of work involves highway maintenance and construction, specifically focusing on unclassified excavation, fine milling, the application of non-tracking asphalt material, and the replacement of pre-existing pavement markings. The project also requires the provision of a pilot truck and driver for traffic management and general mobilization. Technical specifications are governed by the Division of Highways standards, including Rigid Construction Special Provisions and Roller Compacted Concrete specifications. Pre-PS&E smoothness data and ride quality analysis, including International Roughness Index measurements, were collected on July 30, 2026, to inform the project. Bids are due by 10:00 AM on October 20, 2026, via the Bid Express portal. Proposals must include a bid bond of 5 percent of the total cost or 500 dollars, whichever is greater, and the successful bidder must provide performance and payment bonds. The contract is subject to the Davis-Bacon Act and the Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act, requiring covered workers to be paid at least 13.65 dollars per hour from May 11, 2026, through December 31, 2026, and providing one hour of paid sick leave for every 30 hours worked. Additionally, the contract mandates compliance with Equal Employment Opportunity regulations, the Clean Air Act, and the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, and includes employment and materials preferences for the Appalachian Development Highway System.