2027 Surface Treatment, Culpeper Dist.

Virginia Department of Transportation is requesting bids for 2027 surface treatment on various secondary routes in the Culpeper District across Albemarle, Greene, and Madison Counties under an IFB with bids due October 28, 2026; prequalification is required for eligibility.

SWAM (Small, Women-owned, and Minority-owned) business participation requirements apply. Bidders must submit Form C-111S indicating SWAM utilization or non-utilization.

The scope comprises modified double seal surface treatment on 860,278 square yards of pavement, flagger services (3,716 hours), pavement marking eradication and installation, and temporary pavement marking. Flaggers must hold current valid certification cards from VDOT or ATSSA training programs. The contract incorporates VDOT Road and Bridge Specifications (2020 with 2022 supplement), Virginia Work Area Protection Manual version 11.0, and Virginia MUTCD version 11.0. Asphalt emulsion and cover aggregate compatibility must be demonstrated prior to construction. Electronic weigh tickets are required for asphalt plant mixtures. Traffic maintenance, pavement markings and markers, and portable changeable message signs with enhanced security requirements are included.

Work must be completed by October 17, 2027. The contract allows for budgetary constraints that may affect the number of routes paved and final quantities of work performed. A bid bond equal to five percent of the bid value is required. The contract includes provisions for asphalt material price adjustment and optional fuel adjustment; payment for surface treatment materials on hand is not permitted.

VDOT reserves the right to award to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder without discrimination within 60 days of bid opening.