CEI Services for Route 15 N Widening: Battlefield Pkwy to Montresor Road, RFQ 714025

Loudoun County, Virginia, is seeking qualified Construction Engineering and Inspection (CEI) services firms for the Route 15 North Widening project from Battlefield Parkway to Montresor Road. The selected consultant will provide full-time on-site inspection, construction administration, materials sampling and testing, and engineering support to ensure compliance with approved plans, specifications, and Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) standards. The project is estimated to last 54 months, spanning from mobilization through project closeout. This is a qualifications-based procurement where the selection process involves a preliminary ranking by a Proposal Analysis Group, shortlisting for interviews, and the final selection of a top-ranked offeror. The resulting agreement will be a unit price contract based on agreed hourly rates, though cost information is explicitly excluded from the initial proposal and will only be negotiated with the top-ranked firm. Proposals are due by October 13, 2026, and must include specific documentation such as proof of authority to transact business, insurance certificates, and evidence of comparable project experience from the last eight years. Key requirements include the provision of a Senior Inspector and Construction Inspectors with specific educational and experience credentials. All materials testing must be performed by VDOT-approved technicians using calibrated equipment. The contract mandates adherence to the Virginia Public Procurement Act, drug-free workplace provisions for contracts over 10,000 dollars, and strict insurance minimums, including 1 million dollars in general and automobile liability. Final deliverables include detailed inspection reports, daily logs, and comprehensive project documentation.