2026 Plant Mix Interstate - HRBT, Rt 64

The Virginia Department of Transportation is soliciting bids for 2026 Plant Mix asphalt resurfacing on Interstate 64 at the Hampton Roads Bridge Tunnel (HRBT) in Hampton and Norfolk, with bids due May 27, 2026 and prequalification required. A mandatory 3.0 percent small, women-owned, and minority-owned (SWAM) business participation requirement applies.

The scope includes nontracking tack coat application, asphalt concrete placement, temporary pavement markers and markings, flexible pavement planing (49,843.2 square yards), and type B class I pavement line markings (27,894 linear feet). Approximate material quantities are 4,985.32 gallons of tack coat and 5,482.75 tons of asphalt concrete. Work must be completed by November 16, 2026. The contract incorporates VDOT Road and Bridge Specifications (2020 and 2022), Virginia Work Area Protection Manual 11.0, and Virginia MUTCD 11.0.

Asphalt material prices are subject to monthly adjustment based on statewide average asphalt cement prices published by VDOT; fuel adjustment is available for eligible items at the contractor's option. Early completion incentives of up to $400,000 apply if work is finished within four agreed-upon weekends; disincentive assessments range from $50,000 to $250,000 per delay period. An emergency demobilization provision requires one lane open within one hour of notification and both lanes open within two hours if no milled surface remains; the contractor is prohibited from opening milled surfaces to traffic and must complete overlay before reopening.

Bidders must submit a bid bond equal to five percent of the bid amount and comply with VDOT prequalification requirements. A mandatory pre-bid conference was held May 5, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. at the VDOT HRBT Admin Building in Hampton, with attendance required for bid eligibility. Award goes to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with award not to exceed 60 days after bid opening.