315_2024 - 2024 plant mix - primary / secondary

The Commonwealth of Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) has posted a state and local contract opportunity for 2024 Plant Mix - Primary/Secondary work in Halifax County and the Lynchburg District. The project includes the placement of asphalt concrete, tack coat, rumble strip work, pavement marking, and other related items across multiple routes. The contract specifies unit prices and approximate quantities for over 20 bid items, with the award going to the responsive and responsible bidder submitting the lowest base bid. The contract allows for the use of an alternate shoulder maintenance material subject to approval by the Engineer. Pricing terms include provisions for asphalt and fuel price adjustments, as well as Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) participation requirements. Bids are due by 10:00 AM on Wednesday, February 28, 2024, and the project completion date is November 15, 2024.

The contract opportunity requires prequalification, and all questions must be submitted to VDOT using the Contractor's Advertisement Bulletin Board (CABB). The contract includes provisions related to the minimum wage thresholds established by Executive Orders 14026 and 13658, as well as requirements for paid sick leave benefits. The contract is open to all qualified bidders, with no specific set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The attached Programmatic Addendum Letter provides additional information on the predetermined minimum wage rates to be used in the bid preparation.