Description
The City of Williamsburg is soliciting bids for the construction of the African American Heritage Trail between Lafayette Street and Scotland Street, funded in part by a HUD grant. The scope includes demolition, concrete work (steps, walkways, seating walls), asphalt paving, brick pavers, guardrails, lighting, landscaping, and an art plaza/display area. Work must be completed within 180 calendar days of the notice to proceed, with a 5 % bid security required. The project is non‑mandatory for pre‑bid attendance and includes specific environmental constraints on tree clearing.
• Concrete and masonry work (steps, walls, walkways)
• Asphalt and brick paving of trail segments
• Installation of guardrails, lighting, and landscaping features
• Construction of an art plaza/display area
• Compliance with Title VI civil‑rights requirements (no DBE goal)
• Completion timeline: 150 days for substantial work, 180 days total
• Bid security: 5 % of bid amount
• Pre‑bid conference (non‑mandatory) on 9/15/2026, 2:30 PM EST