174_2027 latex modified - secondary

The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) is soliciting bids on latex modified emulsion surface treatment on secondary roads across Bland, Grayson, and Wythe counties in the Bristol District, with bids due October 28, 2026. Prequalification with VDOT is required. The contract is a Federal-aid highway project subject to Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements, FHWA-1273 provisions, and Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) program compliance.

The scope includes application of latex modified emulsion treatment (8,542.34 tons), flagger services (1,025 hours), pavement marking removal and installation (19,750 linear feet of eradication and 119,900 linear feet of temporary markings), and maintenance of traffic operations across multiple secondary routes. Type A pavement line markings total 139,650 linear feet. Contractors must maintain comprehensive payroll records, submit certified weekly payrolls, and comply with all labor standards provisions. The contract incorporates asphalt material price adjustment provisions.

Prevailing wage determinations are county-specific: Bland, Grayson, and Wythe counties each specify wage rates ranging from $11.45 to $26.68 per hour across various labor classifications. Bidders must submit proposals electronically through Bidx and provide a bid bond equal to five percent of the bid value. The completion date is October 17, 2027. VDOT retains discretion to add or delete routes during the contract term based on budgetary constraints. All questions must be submitted to VDOT through CABB (Contractors Advertisement Bulletin Board).