403_2027 cape seal - secondary

The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) is soliciting bids for Cape Seal treatment on secondary roads in the Richmond District, with bids due October 28, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. All bidders must meet prequalification requirements, and electronic bidding through Bidx is mandatory.

The project covers multiple routes in Goochland, Hanover, and New Kent counties. Scope includes furnishing and applying modified single or double asphalt seal using CRS-2L emulsified asphalt with aggregate and blot coat, followed by emulsified asphalt slurry seal as finished surface on existing roadway. Work items encompass surface patching, pavement marking eradication, asphalt surface treatment application, temporary pavement markings, and permanent pavement markings. 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).

The anticipated project completion date is October 17, 2027. Bid bonds are required at five percent of the dollar value of the bid, conforming to Section 102.07 of the specifications. Payment is unit-priced for measured work with quantities presented as approximate. Price adjustments are available for asphalt material costs and optional fuel adjustments based on monthly indices established by VDOT.

The contract carries a Small, Women-Owned, and Minority-Owned Business (SWAM) participation requirement of 0.0%. Subcontractors performing work exceeding $25,000 require written Engineer consent; sublets not requiring consent are limited to 10 percent of the original contract value. The contract requires Drug-Free Workplace certification and Equal Employment Opportunity compliance. All questions must be submitted through CABB (Contractors Advertisement Bulletin Board).