Construction of the Tall Cedars Parkway and Elk Lick Road Intersection Improvement

The Intent of this Invitation for Bid (IFB) is for the County of Loudoun, Virginia (County) to obtain the services of a qualified General Contractor to construct the safety improvements at the intersection of Tall Cedars Parkway and Elk Lick Road per plans and specifications prepared by Dewberry Engineers, Inc. as reviewed and approved by Loudoun County and the Virginia Department of Transportation. The Project is to construct a concrete median with channelizing curb to prevent left turns and through movements from Elk Lick Road in the place of the existing asphalt median opening and left-turn lanes along Tall Cedars Parkway. This Project includes, but is not limited to, the following activities: - Demolition of existing pavement; - Excavation; - Mill and overlay of surface mix pavement; - Installation of curb; - installation of ADA compliant curb ramps and sidewalk; - Pavement markings; - Erosion and sediment control; - Temporary traffic control; and - Signage. The general scope of work includes, but is not limited to, all surveying, construction layout, maintenance of traffic, earthwork (including the removal of unsuitable material), erosion & sediment control, other environmental controls, safety procedures and complete compliance with all applicable permits, to include but not be limited to, building trade permits. This is a LUMP SUM CONTRACT with the unit prices provided on the Schedule of Bid Items used to establish the bidder's lump sum total. The quantities and items provided by the County on the Schedule of Bid Items are estimates only and may be modified by bidders. The unit prices provided by bidders in the Schedule of Bid Items are to pre-establish the unit price of each item in the event of County directed changes. Actual quantities and items needed to complete the work in accordance with the Contract Plans will be inclusive in each pay item or incidental to other pay items and included in the Lump Sum amount. Any reference in the Contract Documents to payment by unit price shall be disregarded as THIS IS A LUMP SUM CONTRACT. Any quantity or scope item in the Schedule of Bid Items that a bidder considers to be in error should be submitted to the Contracting Officer prior to the IFB question and answer deadline identified in IFB Paragraph 19.2, for verification. The information will be reviewed by the design engineer and County staff and addressed in an addendum. The successful bidder shall submit a land use permit and post a bond with VDOT for the estimated value of the work that is to be constructed in the VDOT right of way prior to the issuance of the County's Notice to Proceed. It is the responsibility of the Contractor to schedule and coordinate all the utility work to meet Project Milestones, Phasing, and the completion date of the Project. In addition to bid bond, payment, and performance bonds required by the County of Loudoun and prior to the issuance of the County's Notice to Proceed, the successful bidder will be required to obtain a VDOT LUP-A Permit, Grading Permit (if required), a Trailer Permit, and post a bond with VDOT for the estimated value of the work that is to be constructed in the VDOT right of way. The successful bidder will be required to post any post-construction bond mandated by VDOT. The County will require the Contractor to use e-Builder for the administration of this Project. The County will provide the Contractor one or two licenses for its use and provide training for the Contractor. Basic training will be required and provided by the County at no cost to the Contractor. This level of training is at the recommendation of e-Builder and should provide proficiency. If the Contractor does not demonstrate proficiency with the software following this training, additional training required for complete proficiency will be at the Contractor's cost. Additional licenses may also be purchased at the Contractor's cost. Contact e-Builder for further information at www.e-builder.net or 1-800-580-9322. Requests for information related to this Invitation should be directed to: Primary: Nebila Kurtu Title: Contract Officer (703) 737-8316 E-mail address: Nebila.Kurtu@loudoun.gov The subject line of the email should state "Register for Pre-Construction Conference for Tall Cedars Parkway and Elk Lick Road Intersection Improvement and the email should include the name of your firm and provide contact information to include phone number and address. Providing the email requesting participation in the Pre-Construction Conference was received prior to 1:00 p.m. the day prior to the date of the Pre-Construction Conference, the County will respond with the information to participate in the Pre-Construction Conference. Emails received after 1:00 p.m. will not be responded to. To participate in the audio portion only, dial the number provided and follow the prompts as designated. To participate by computer, connect to the link provided and follow the prompts as designated.

Division 01 -	General Requirements, Vehicular Access and Parking, Traffic Control, Temporary Barriers and Enclosures.
Division 26 -	Electrical, Lighting, Exterior Lighting, Lighting Poles and Standards.
Division 31 -	Earthwork, Erosion and Sedimentation Controls, Earthwork Methods.
Division 32 -	Exterior Improvements, Operation and Maintenance of Exterior Improvements, Bases, Ballasts, and Paving, Flexible Paving, Asphalt Paving, Rigid Paving, Concrete Paving, Curbs, Gutters, Sidewalks, and Driveways, Paving Specialties, Pavement Markings.
Division 33 -	Utilities, Storm Drainage Utilities, Ponds and Reservoirs, Storm Drainage Structures.
Division 34 -	Transportation, Operation and Maintenance of Transportation, Transportation Signaling and Control Equipment, Roadway Signaling and Control Equipment, Traffic Signals, Traffic Control Equipment.
Division 35 -	Waterway and Marine Construction, Shoreline Protection, Waterway Construction and Equipment.