170_2027 latex modified - primary/secondary

The Commonwealth of Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) is soliciting bids for latex-modified emulsion pavement treatment on primary and secondary roads in Lee and Scott Counties within the Bristol District, with bids due October 28, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. through the Bidx platform. The contract is subject to Davis-Bacon Act prevailing wage requirements and is funded with federal-aid highway funds under FHWA Project Number PM01(364).

Prequalification is required. All questions must be submitted through CABB (Contractors Advertisement Bulletin Board).

The scope encompasses application of latex-modified emulsion treatment (Type C) at approximately 9,474.41 tons across multiple routes, removal of existing pavement markings (142 linear feet and 681 square feet), temporary pavement markings (433,730 linear feet), flagger services (1,138 hours), maintenance of traffic (lump sum), and permanent pavement line markings and symbols totaling over 441,000 linear feet and 850+ markers. Project completion is scheduled for October 17, 2027.

Prevailing wage rates are established by the U.S. Department of Labor with county-specific determinations ranging from $11.45 per hour for flaggers to $26.68 per hour for crane operators in Lee and Scott Counties. Contractors must comply with drug-free workplace requirements, equal employment opportunity provisions, and cybersecurity standards for portable changeable message signs.

Bidders must submit a five percent bid bond based on total proposal value. Award will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder within 60 days of bid opening, with contract execution upon receipt of the notice of award.