Invitation to Apply for Pre-Qualification for Backlick Road at Industrial Road spot improvements

The project involves constructing safety and traffic flow improvements at the intersection of Backlick Road and Industrial Road in Fairfax County, Virginia, with an estimated construction cost between 5.5 and 7 million dollars. Key elements include adding a dedicated northbound left turn lane, constructing approximately 1250 feet of sidewalk, installing guiderails and retaining walls, upgrading traffic signals at multiple intersections, and installing underground detention pipes, along with lighting, paving, curbs, erosion control, and signage. Construction authorization is anticipated in winter 2026, with substantial completion expected by summer 2027. Only firms that have been pre-qualified through a detailed application process are eligible to bid, emphasizing contractor capability, safety record, experience, licensing, and financial stability. The process evaluates project experience, key personnel qualifications, safety programs, bonding capacity, and legal compliance, with a focus on ensuring only reliable, qualified contractors participate. The contract is structured as a unit price agreement, but no detailed line-item or pricing schedule is provided in the available documentation. The solicitation was posted on August 5, 2025, with a deadline for pre-qualification submissions on August 28, 2025, requiring applicants to submit a comprehensive package including forms, project experience, safety plans, and licensing documentation, either via sealed hardcopy or electronic mail, adhering to specified labeling and timing instructions. The project scope and administrative procedures are governed by Fairfax County ordinances, safety resolutions, and standard contractual requirements, with no explicit references to FAR clauses or military standards.