2027 Slurry Seal - Secondary, Staunton Dist.

The Virginia Department of Transportation is inviting bids for slurry seal application on secondary routes in the Staunton District covering Alleghany, Bath, and Highland Counties, with bids due October 28, 2026. Prequalification is required. A minimum SWAM (Small, Women-Owned, and Minority-Owned Business) participation requirement of 0.0 percent applies.

The scope encompasses furnishing and applying Type C emulsified asphalt slurry seal to approximately 148,098 square yards of secondary routes, along with 29,150 pounds of crack sealant/filler and 422 hours of flagger service. Work must conform to VDOT Road and Bridge Specifications (2020 with 2022 supplement) and applicable supplemental specifications. The contract includes maintenance of traffic as a lump sum pay item. All work is subject to prevailing wage rates, Virginia Work Area Protection Manual and MUTCD standards, drug-free workplace provisions, and equal employment opportunity requirements.

The project completion date is October 17, 2027. The contract award shall be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder within 60 days of bid opening. Bidders must submit a bid bond equal to five percent of the bid dollar value. The contract includes asphalt material price adjustment and optional fuel adjustment for eligible items, with fuel adjustments calculated monthly based on diesel prices published by the U.S. Department of Energy.