CHARLESTON-
West Virginia Department of
Transportation Secretary Paul Mattox announces the opening of bids for the Rock
Creek Development Park Access Road.
The apparent low bidder is Bizzack Construction, LLC, out
of Lexington, Kentucky with a bid amount of $57,799,999.68. The project
consists of a nearly 3 mile, four-lane road that will connect US 119 (Corridor
G) and West Virginia Route 3 to the
development.
“We are pleased with the bid prices, which came in significantly less
than our estimates. Giving contractors additional time to look at
different designs and alignments allowed us to ensure that we are using the
most cost effective route for the road with the best potential for future
highway expansion,” stated Secretary Mattox. “That is a great opportunity
for the people of West Virginia, and a testament to the vision and leadership
of Governor Tomblin and the efficiency of this
method of project delivery.”
The bids
will be reviewed and the contract awarded in the next several days.