2027 Plant Mix - Secondary, Bristol Dist.

The Virginia Department of Transportation is soliciting bids for 2027 Plant Mix – Secondary resurfacing in the Bristol District covering multiple locations in Smyth and Washington Counties, with bids due July 22, 2026 at 10:00 a.m., and prequalification is required prior to bidding.

The scope encompasses aggregate base material, tack coat application, asphalt concrete placement (SM-12.5E and SM-19.0A types), flexible pavement planing, pavement markings, and maintenance of traffic services across multiple roadway sections. Approximate quantities include 255.55 tons of aggregate base, 29,249 gallons of tack coat, 2,177.73 tons of SM-12.5E asphalt concrete, 30,659.1 tons of SM-19.0A asphalt concrete, 1,022 hours of flagger service, and 124,030 linear feet of temporary pavement markings. All work is performed across Smyth and Washington Counties. Contractors must comply with Virginia VDOT Road and Bridge Specifications (2020 and 2022 supplements), Virginia Work Area Protection Manual version 11.0, and Virginia MUTCD version 11.0.

The contract incorporates Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements with separate determinations for Smyth County and Washington/Bristol County areas, ranging from $11.45 per hour for flaggers to $26.68 per hour for crane operators. Bids are subject to fuel and asphalt price adjustment provisions, with contractors able to elect fuel adjustment options for designated bid items. A bid bond equal to five percent of the bid amount is required. Base Bid pricing is mandatory for Section 0001; optional pricing is available for Section 0002 (alternate bid item for shoulder maintenance material). The contract completion date is November 19, 2027, with award to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder no later than 60 days after bid opening. Bids are submitted electronically through Bidx. Subcontractor and supplier solicitation documentation must accompany all bids.