Description
This solicitation seeks a design‑build team to widen Interstate 81 between mile markers 317 and 319 in Frederick County, Virginia, including roadway expansion, bridge replacements, a diverging‑diamond interchange conversion at Exit 317, ramp realignment, a shared‑use path, and a new park‑and‑ride facility. The contractor must provide all design, survey, geotechnical, environmental, construction, and quality‑assurance services, manage right‑of‑way acquisition, coordinate with multiple railroads, and deliver a fixed‑price contract estimated at $178 million. Evaluation will focus on team structure (30 %), past performance (30 %), and risk mitigation (40 %).
• Scope: three bundled elements – I‑81 widening (adding a third lane each direction), Exit 317 DDI conversion, and northbound ramp realignment.
• Required deliverables: full design‑build execution, bridge construction, box culvert work, ITS integration, traffic‑control devices, and a park‑and‑ride facility.
• Mandatory submissions: detailed SOQ with key‑personnel resumes, work‑history forms, risk analysis, and required certifications; all to be uploaded to Bid Express by 19 Aug 2026.