2027 Latex Modified - Primary/Secondary, Salem Dist.

The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) is soliciting bids from prequalified firms for 2027 Latex Modified Primary/Secondary pavement maintenance on various Salem District routes, with bids due November 18, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. Prequalification is required, and bids are submitted electronically through the Bidx platform.

Scope includes approximately 7,594.75 tons of latex-modified emulsion treatment, approximately 2,014.18 tons of flexible emulsion treatment, 3,505 gallons of liquid asphalt fog seal, crack sealant, travel lane patching, pavement markings and markers measured in linear feet and square yards, flagger services, and temporary traffic control. Work must adhere to VDOT Road and Bridge Specifications and the contract's supplemental provisions.

The project is federally funded under FHWA Project Number PM02496 and subject to Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements, with rates varying by county across Carroll, Henry/Martinsville, Bedford, Botetourt, Floyd, and Franklin counties. Contractors must comply with drug-free workplace and equal employment opportunity provisions and submit DBE and payroll information electronically. A bid bond equal to 5% of the total bid dollar value is required.

Award goes to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with ties decided by lot. Award will not exceed 60 days after bid opening unless extended by mutual consent, and notification will be posted on the Department's bidding webpage. Project completion is October 17, 2027. Optional asphalt material and fuel price adjustments apply to eligible bid items, and the Department may delete or add routes based on available funding and predetermined priority listings.