CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Division of Highways gave the green light to proceed on millions of dollars in paving projects at its most recent bid letting, among them four projects in the Eastern Panhandle.
Among the local projects,
C. William Hetzer Inc. was the low bidder on a widening project on Hammonds Mill Road, with a bid of $356,096.95. (Berkeley County)
Jefferson Excavating Inc. was the low bidder on a project to build a pedestrian crossing across WV 45 near Shepherdstown, with a bid of $94,823.60.
Davis. H. Elliot Construction Company Inc. was the low bidder on a lighting project at the Flowing Springs exit of WV 9 near Ranson, with a bid of $311,509. (Jefferson County)
Davis H. Elliot Construction Company Inc. was also the low bidder on a project to install a traffic signal at the intersection of US 11 and Specks Run Road in Ridgeway, with a bid of $388,253.60. (Berkeley County)
A press release from the DOH lays out the process for bid letting:
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.
“These projects are important improvements to Interstate routes and will greatly improve the surface conditions in those areas,” said Joe Pack, P.E., WVDOH Chief Engineer of Operations. “Our Interstate routes are our most highly travelled roads, and it is imperative they be in the best condition possible.
The projects were awarded from a bid letting conducted on Tuesday, August 13, 2024.
