Contract BP-1-22 Bridge Painting 2144 S & 2144N

This solicitation seeks a qualified contractor to fully repaint the steel components of two West Virginia Turnpike bridges (2144 S and 2144 N) and to apply protective concrete coatings and replace walkway grating. The work must be completed by June 30, 2023, and includes substantial surface preparation, coating application, and installation of fiber‑reinforced‑plastic grating. The contract is open to firms that can meet WVPA’s pre‑qualification standards and post a 5 % bid bond (or $2,000 minimum). • Repaint approximately 902,762 sq ft of steel bridge members. • Apply protective coating to roughly 136,590 sq ft of concrete elements (abutments, piers, parapets). • Remove existing metal walkway grating and install new FRP grating (~3,000 sq ft). • Mandatory pre‑bid teleconference on May 11, 2021; electronic bid submission via Bid Express by May 25, 2021.