VDOT Releases 2026 Bid and Letting Schedule

The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) has announced its schedule of advertisement and bid receipt dates for 2026, outlining when contractors can expect projects to be posted and when bids will be opened.

All bid openings will take place in the Construction Division Conference Room on the 4th floor of the VDOT Lockwood Building. The proceedings will also be available to watch live via a link on the Construction Division website.

Key Dates for 2026 Lettings

• December 9, 2025 – Bids received & read January 14, 2026
• December 16, 2025 – Bids received & read January 28, 2026
• January 13, 2026 – Bids received & read February 25, 2026
• January 27, 2026 – Bids received & read February 25, 2026
• February 10, 2026 – Bids received & read March 25, 2026
• February 24, 2026 – Bids received & read March 25, 2026
• March 10, 2026 – Bids received & read April 22, 2026
• March 24, 2026 – Bids received & read April 22, 2026
• April 14, 2026 – Bids received & read May 27, 2026
• April 28, 2026 – Bids received & read May 27, 2026
• May 12, 2026 – Bids received & read June 24, 2026
• May 26, 2026 – Bids received & read June 24, 2026
• June 9, 2026 – Bids received & read July 22, 2026
• June 23, 2026 – Bids received & read July 22, 2026
• July 14, 2026 – Bids received & read August 26, 2026
• July 28, 2026 – Bids received & read August 26, 2026
• August 11, 2026 – Bids received & read September 23, 2026
• August 25, 2026 – Bids received & read September 23, 2026
• September 8, 2026 – Bids received & read October 28, 2026
• September 22, 2026 – Bids received & read October 28, 2026
• October 13, 2026 – Bids received & read November 18, 2026
• October 27, 2026 – Bids received & read November 18, 2026
• November 10, 2026 – Bids received & read December 16, 2026
• November 24, 2026 – Bids received & read December 16, 2026
• December 8, 2026 – Bids received & read January 27, 2027
• December 15, 2026 – Bids received & read January 27, 2027

In addition to these scheduled lettings, VDOT noted that maintenance projects may be advertised as often as weekly between August and December.

The agency’s bid schedule is a key planning tool for contractors, ensuring they can prepare proposals, secure resources, and align with VDOT’s project timelines.

For more details and to view live bid openings, visit VDOT's website.