IFB 2027-04-P&R-Abrams Creek Trail and Trailhead Parking Area

Frederick County, Virginia, is soliciting qualified contractors for the construction of Phase I of the Abrams Creek Trail and Trailhead Parking Area under solicitation IFB-2027-04-P&R. The project scope involves the development of approximately one mile of a 10-foot-wide asphalt shared-use path connecting Adams Creek and Abrams Creek Park, the installation of a wood-framed ornamental pedestrian bridge over Abrams Creek, and the construction of a trailhead parking area on Meade Drive. This is a Federal-Aid project subject to FHWA requirements, and all work must conform to the latest VDOT Road and Bridge specifications and standards. The pedestrian bridge is a turnkey delegated design system, meaning the contractor is responsible for all engineering, design, and associated costs. Key technical requirements include adherence to US Army Corps of Engineers conditions, specifically restricting tree clearing between April and November 14 to protect bat species. The project also requires strict compliance with VDOT prequalification for all subcontractors and adherence to ASTM and AASHTO standards for geotechnical and material testing. Bidders must provide comprehensive pricing for 88 specific bid items divided between the trail and trailhead portions, including all applicable taxes and anticipated asphalt costs, as no material price adjustments are provided. Bids are due by October 1, 2026, and must be submitted to the Frederick County Finance Department in Winchester, Virginia.