Shadow Vehicle Operations

The contract requires the operation of equipped shadow vehicles equipped with arrow boards and warning lights to support all active work zones, ensuring maximum safety and visibility in accordance with WVDOH Specification 636.6.2. These vehicles must be deployed during all periods of active construction or maintenance traffic operations to alert drivers and protect workers, with strict adherence to state-mandated safety protocols. The work is to be performed in Kanawha County, West Virginia, and must meet all technical and operational requirements for vehicle configuration, lighting, and positioning as outlined by the Department of Transportation. This is a subcontract under NAICS code 484220 for transportation services related to highway and road maintenance. The solicitation was posted on May 19, 2026, with a response deadline set for the same date, indicating either a very short window for submissions or a possible data entry anomaly. The contract is administered by the West Virginia Department of Transportation, with performance tied to specific traffic zone operations that demand precision and compliance with state safety standards. Bidders must be prepared to demonstrate capability in operating and maintaining equipped shadow vehicles and be fully versed in the regulatory framework governing work zone safety in West Virginia.