Site work and paving for a bridge / tunnel in Charlottesville, Virginia. Design plans call for site work for a bridge / tunnel; and for paving for a bridge / tunnel.

As of August 24, 2023, 2023, the project is in the early stages of planning & development. A design/construction firm has not been selected. A construction timeline has not been established at this time. *The previous solicitation is listed below for reference. The City of Charlottesville is soliciting Architectural and Engineering Services from consultant firms/teams for Design-Build Construction Contract Pre-Award and Post-Award Engineering Support Services and Post-Award Independent Assurance (IA), Verification Sampling and Testing (VS&T) services for the Dairy Road Bridge Replacement Project. Request For Proposal Info - Proposals/bids will not be accepted at any other building access location. Proposals/bids will be date and time stamped upon receipt and retained unopened in a secure location until opening. No consideration will be given to date of postmark or error in the delivery to incorrect address. It is the responsibility of the Offeror/Bidder to ensure timely and correct delivery of their proposal/bid regardless of the chosen delivery method. While on City property Offerors/Bidders are expected to adhere to guidelines, restrictions and social distancing rules must be observed. With the design for replacing the Dairy Road Bridge estimated to begin in July, the Public Works Department, the City Manager's Office, and the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) have made the decision to utilize a newer and more progressive delivery method. A part of project planning is selecting the best delivery method. It is most common for government entities to default to the design-bid-build approach (FHWA, 2006). The design-bid-build (DBB) method, often referred to as the "Traditional Method", was integrated into most government agencies for accountability to either the designer or the builder. The DBB method can add time and costs to the project. It requires obtaining a contract with a designer to have the contract documents, such as drawings and specifications, and creating a separate contract with the lowest bidding contractor. The DBB method requires more time to advertise each phase separately, can contribute to conflicts between the design and the builder in the field, and less integrated communication. When time is increased for design and construction, costs increase, as well. The Engineering Division of Public Works in the City of Charlottesville decided to look at options for the Dairy Road Bridge replacement that would delay the time of road closures, provide costs savings, and decrease the design and construction schedule. A design-build (DB) versus DBB analysis was completed, discussions took place between PW, the City Manager's Office, and VDOT. In doing so, they selected the DB delivery method. In this method, the designer and builder work on the same team from preliminary design to project close-out. This method allows better communication of intent and constructability right from the start. It helps when the designer is working with the people who are building the bridge. The DB method allows the contractor, or builder, to begin work earlier when they have some of the design approved and the designer can continue to finalize the design concurrently. Additionally, the selection of the DB firm is not solely based on price, or the lowest bidder. The predicted result, based on an DB v DBB Analysis; will be a cost savings, shorter construction time, less traffic delays and detours, and a quality product. This is the City of Charlottesville's first Design-Build project. Construction is projected to complete December 2024.