B31_2027 STRUCTURE RECOATING OVER RAILROADS

The Virginia Department of Transportation is seeking bids to perform structure recoating over railroad right‑of‑ways within the Bristol district, covering Wise, Scott, and Smyth counties. This work falls under highway construction and will likely involve removal of existing coating, surface preparation, and application of new protective coating to existing structures that intersect or run adjacent to rail lines. The contract is open now and must be submitted by mid‑November. • Scope: Recoat bridges, culverts, and related structures that cross or run near railroads. • Location: District Bristol, Virginia (Wise, Scott, Smyth counties). • Timeline: Bids due 2026‑11‑18; project schedule not specified but typical for similar work ranges from several months to a year. • Procurement: Invitation for Bid (IFB), open to qualified contractors with experience in highway and railroad‑adjacent construction.