329_2024 SGR - 2025 plant mix - primary

The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) is soliciting bids for a State of Good Repair (SGR) plant mix primary paving project located in multiple counties, with a specific focus on road improvements in the Lynchburg District. The procurement (Contract ID CM325PMD125035) involves comprehensive roadway rehabilitation and maintenance, including approximately 14,825 tons of asphalt concrete mix, 128,286 square yards of pavement planing, 124,499 linear feet of pavement line markings, and 551 inlaid pavement markers. Prequalification is required, and electronic bids must be submitted exclusively through Bid Express by 10:00 AM on Wednesday, January 10, 2025, following a weather-related delay from the original January 8 submission date. The project is federally funded (FHWA Number PM03(384)) and subject to Davis-Bacon wage requirements, with work to be completed by November 21, 2025. Evaluation will focus on selecting the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with the award based on the base bid total for Section 0001, which includes standard bid items.

The contract includes a 7% Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) participation goal, indicating a commitment to supporting minority and small business involvement in the procurement process. The bid package is structured with two sections: Section 0001 for base bid standard items and Section 0002 for alternate shoulder maintenance materials, providing flexibility in bidding. Contractors must adhere to predetermined minimum wage rates and will be subject to provisions for fuel cost and asphalt material price adjustments. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly detailed, the contract includes mechanisms for budget-based adjustments to the quantity of work performed based on available funding. All questions related to the procurement must be submitted through VDOT's Contractors Advertisement Bulletin Board (CABB), ensuring a standardized communication process for potential bidders seeking clarification or additional information about the project requirements.