144_125089 SGR - 2025 plant mix - primary

The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) is soliciting electronic bids for Project Number PM1P-961-F25, N501, a State of Good Repair (SGR) - 2025 Plant Mix Primary project located in various routes within Wise County in the Bristol District. The procurement is specifically for plant mix paving work, with bids due by 10:00 AM on Wednesday, January 22, 2025, through the Bidx electronic bidding platform. Key requirements include a mandatory prequalification with VDOT and submission of a bid bond equaling 5% of the total bid value. The project has a defined completion date of November 21, 2025, and will involve primary road infrastructure improvements. Bidders must submit comprehensive documentation including the Subcontractor/Supplier Solicitation and Utilization Form (C-48), which requires detailed vendor survey information. All questions related to the contract must be submitted through VDOT's Contractors Advertisement Bulletin Board (CABB), and conditional bids or alternates will not be considered.

The procurement includes specific provisions for Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) participation, requiring bidders to complete detailed vendor survey forms that capture business demographics, including years in business, DBE status, ownership details, and annual gross receipts. The bid documents indicate a focus on promoting diverse vendor participation, with requirements for vendors to document their business characteristics. Wage rates for the project are governed by the Davis-Bacon Act and Executive Orders 14026 and 13706, which mandate minimum hourly wages (at least $17.75) and provisions for paid sick leave. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the comprehensive documentation suggests a substantial infrastructure investment for road improvement and plant mix paving work. The contract appears to be open to qualified contractors who can meet the technical, administrative, and DBE participation requirements outlined in the bid documents.