CHARLESTON, WV – A lengthy base repair and resurfacing project on Interstate 77 in Jackson County is among 17 construction projects awarded by the West Virginia Division of Highways on Thursday, October 1, 2026.
The projects come from a bid letting conducted on Tuesday, September 15, 2026.
West Virginia Paving Inc. was awarded a contract for $14,526,214.88 to repave an approximately five-mile stretch of I-77 between Kenna and Fairplain. The project entails milling off four inches of pavement and base material, making any necessary base repairs, and resurfacing with new asphalt.
Other contracts awarded from the September 15 bid award include:
- Tempo Construction LLC was the low bidder on a project to install ADA curb cuts in approximately 176 locations in Bridgeport, West Milford, Salem, Clarksburg, Lumberport, and West Union, with a bid of $1,027,802. (Doddridge and Harrison counties)
- NLS Paving Inc. was the low bidder on a paving project on Washington School Road, from Gear Road to Race Track Road, with a bid of $607,902.26. (Hancock County)
- SMH Construction Company Inc. was the low bidder on bridge replacement project on the Pierson Lumber Bridge, with a bid of $1,858,689.45. (Clay County)
- Lakecrest Construction LLC was the low bidder on a sidewalk, curb, and sewer project on Straight Fork Road in Hamlin, with a bid of $369,890.10. (Lincoln County)
- AAA Paving and Sealing Inc. was the low bidder on a paving project on Alternate US 19, from Turnpike to Bradley, with a bid of $4,647,544.40. (Raleigh County)
- Rock Forge Bridge Company LLC was the low bidder on a bridge replacement project on the Mission Farms Arch Bridge, with a bid of $1,828,092.29. (Marion County)
- Benchmark Construction Company Inc. was the low bidder on a pipe replacement project on US 19, with a bid of $292,535. (Raleigh County)
- Tempo Construction LLC was the low bidder on a concrete repair and paving project on the Germany Bridge on US 40, with a bid of $444,377.50. (Ohio County)
- ALL Concrete Inc. was the low bidder on a bridge replacement project on the Halterman Hollow Bridge, with a bid of $1,780,747.15. (Hardy County)
- Tempo Construction LLC was the low bidder on a bridge replacement project on the Gragston Creek Beam Span Bridge, with a bid of $1,175,471.06. (Wayne County)
- Rock Forge Bridge Company LLC was the low bidder on a bridge replacement project on the Rocky Bed Bridge, with a bid of $2,334,957.41. (Webster County)
- Carl Belt Inc. was the low bidder on a turning lane and traffic signal project on WV 28 at Frankfort High School, with a bid of $1,877,481.85. (Mineral County)
- Benchmark Construction Company Inc. was the low bidder on a pipe repair project at I-77 Exit 9, with a bid of $370,325. (Mercer County)
- West Virginia Paving Inc. was the low bidder on a paving project on US 60, from Peyton Street to the Huntington Mall, with a bid of $6,263,984.56. (Cabell County)
- PDK Construction Inc. was the low bidder on a signage upgrade project on US 19, with a bid of $5,548,804,10. (Nicholas and Braxton counties)
- The Truesdell Corporation was the low bidder on a high friction surface treatment project on Interstate 64 and Interstate 77 in Charleston, with a bid of $589,589. (Kanawha County) (The contract was awarded from a special bid letting conducted on Tuesday, September 29, 2026.)
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 and handled through the Contract Administration Division. Contractors need to subscribe to Bid Express before bids can be accepted on any project.
