IFB 161272 Route 301 Caroline Median Tree Clearing

The Virginia Department of Transportation is soliciting bids under IFB 161272 for tree and brush clearing services covering approximately 2.2 acres on the Route 301 Bowling Green Bypass median within the Fredericksburg District. The scope of work requires the contractor to provide all supervision, labor, equipment, and traffic control to fell trees and remove all generated debris from the edge of the pavement to the bottom of the slope, specifically excluding wetlands and gorse areas. Performance is scheduled to begin no earlier than November 15, 2026, with all trees required to be felled by sunset on March 31, 2027. Bids must be submitted electronically via the eVA portal by 10:00 AM EST on November 5, 2026. To be considered responsive, bidders must provide firm unit pricing and complete all mandatory fillable forms, including SCC registration, contact information, and references. Firms not certified as small businesses by the DSBSD must submit a Small Business Subcontracting Plan. Award priority is given to DSBSD-certified micro and small businesses. The contract mandates compliance with ANSI Z133.1, VOSH 1910.266, and the Virginia Work Area Protection Manual, and requires payment of prevailing wage rates as determined by the Virginia Commissioner of Labor and Industry.