Construction of New Sidewalk with Pedestrian Facilities on Poindexter Street I-464 Overpass

City of Chesapeake, VA - Public Works has issued solicitation - ifb construction, solicitation 27-032-2647.

The Work under this Project consists of the construction of a new 5-ft.-wide sidewalk with pedestrian facilities along the south side of Poindexter Street at the I-464 overpass. The new sidewalk will connect on the west end to the existing sidewalk at the signal for the South Norfolk Jordan Bridge and will connect on the east end to the existing sidewalk at the intersection of Poindexter Street and Bainbridge Boulevard. This project will also include the installation of new pedestrian railing on the bridge over I-464 and the installation of new streetlights along the project limits.

As part of the City's branding initiative, it is important to ensure major activity centers and thoroughfares are aesthetically pleasing and provide enhanced identification of City borders. This project will provide right-of-way and streetscape improvements for beautification to encourage community reinvestment. The City's Comprehensive Plan goals also include identifying existing major roadways and medians for enhanced landscaping and streetscape treatment. By enhancing civic pride and improving the overall beauty of the city, this aligns with the goal of making Chesapeake an Exceptional Place.

Responses are due September 30, 2026 at 2:00 PM EDT.

Questions must be submitted by August 28, 2026 at 5:00 PM EDT.

Commodity categories: Steel, Fabricated: Beams, Gabions, Gratings, Walkways, Window Bars, and Custom-Made Steel Items; Building Construction Services, New (Incl. Maintenance And Repair Services); Building Maintenance, Installation And Repair Services; Construction Services, General (Incl. Maintenance And Repair Services); Construction Services, Heavy (Incl. Maintenance And Repair Services); Construction, Sidewalk and Driveway (Includes Pedestrian and Handicap Ramps); Construction, Vaulted Sidewalk; Construction Services, Trade (New Construction).

Contact: James Long III, Project Manager (jwlong@cityofchesapeake.net, (757) 639-1391).

3 documents are attached to the notice: Plans Poindexter Street Sidewalk 1-23-2026-1; Poindexter Sidewalk QAP; IFB 27-032-2647 Sidewalk Poindexter I-464 Overpass.

The full solicitation document, addenda and the question-and-answer thread are on the agency's OpenGov portal at https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/cityofchesapeakeva/projects/288566. Responses are submitted electronically there, and a free vendor account is required before you can upload one.