IFB 161206 Equipment with operator - Bridge

The Virginia Department of Transportation is soliciting bids for the provision of equipment with operators to support the Bridge Division of the Bristol District, specifically serving Wythe and Grayson Counties. The scope of work includes providing labor, fuel, transportation, tools, supervision, and traffic control for maintenance and repair activities, such as timber deck and galvanized steel superstructure replacements. Work may also be requested for Interstate 81, Interstate 77, and adjoining routes. The contract is subject to the Commonwealth of Virginia Vendors Manual and requires bidders to be licensed as Class A Contractors for contracts exceeding 120,000 dollars or a total annual value of 750,000 dollars. Award priority is given to DSBSD-certified micro and small businesses, including women-owned and minority-owned firms. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with VDOT intending to establish both primary and secondary awards. Bidders must provide firm unit pricing and undergo an equipment verification process prior to the award. Personnel requirements are stringent, requiring operators to hold valid CDLs and specific certifications in Erosion and Sediment Control, OSHA Confined Space Entry, High Voltage Line Safety, and Fall Protection, as well as VDOT Work Zone training. Bids must be submitted electronically via the eVA portal by 5:00 PM EST on November 23, 2026. Required documentation includes the VA State Corporation Commission form, Vendor Qualification/Equipment Inventory Certification, and a Small Business Subcontracting Plan for non-certified small businesses. Payments are processed semimonthly via check, ACH, or EDI, contingent upon the submission of signed daily timesheets and detailed invoices. All work must comply with prevailing wage rates determined by the Virginia Commissioner of Labor and Industry and adhere to OSHA and VOSH safety standards.