Two roadways in Harrison County Among Paving Projects Announced by WVDOH

Several paving and bridge projects are among 22 construction projects awarded by the West Virginia Division of Highways (WVDOH) on Friday, April 25. The contract awards are from a bid letting held Tuesday, April 8.

Two of the projects involve roads in Harrison County.

Other contracts awarded were:

 

 

 

Several factors are considered before awarding a bid, including whether a bid falls above or below the WVDOH Engineer’s Estimate and by what percentage. In cases where a bid is above the Engineer’s Estimate, WVDOH must consider the project need, repercussions of not awarding the project, additional funding sources, and whether sufficient reasons exist for the differences in estimates. Most projects are reviewed, analyzed, and awarded within a week of the bid letting, but the process can take longer.

 

When the Division of Highways has a project that is determined to be best constructed by a contractor, it is processed through the bid letting system. A letting is a scheduled opportunity for contractors to review and bid on several construction projects at one time. Lettings are held either once or twice per month and conducted through the Bid Express System online at www.bidx.com and handled through the Contract Administration Division. Contractors need to subscribe to Bid Express before bids can be accepted on any project.

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