315_2024_2025 plant mix

The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) is soliciting bids for a 2024-2025 Plant Mix construction project covering primary and secondary roads in various locations, including Botetourt County. The procurement is for comprehensive road infrastructure improvements involving production and placement of asphalt concrete with multiple key work items such as aggregate materials, tack coat, rumble strips, asphalt concrete base and surface courses, pavement planing, pavement markings, and traffic control. Bidders must be prequalified and submit all questions through the Contractors Advertisement Bulletin Board (CABB) system. The bid submission deadline is June 26, 2024, at 10:00 AM, with a project completion date of November 21, 2025. Evaluation criteria will focus on responsiveness and responsibility, with the contract awarded to the lowest base bidder. The procurement allows for fuel and asphalt material price adjustments and includes specific technical specifications for road construction and maintenance activities.

The contract includes a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) participation goal, requiring contractors to comply with federal and state equal employment opportunity and nondiscrimination requirements. Contractors must submit a completed C-111 form detailing DBE subcontractor participation, including vendor identification, certification numbers, and dollar amounts of participation. The procurement mandates good faith efforts to meet or exceed established DBE goals, with potential consequences for non-compliance including payment withholding, sanctions, and potential disqualification. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the comprehensive nature of the project suggests a substantial infrastructure investment. All bidders, subcontractors, suppliers, and contract sureties must adhere to updated USDOT DBE Program requirements and follow specific guidelines for DBE utilization, documentation, and reporting.