873_2025 SGR - 2025 Plant Mix - Primary

The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) has issued a state and local contract opportunity (ID 67996677b3760dce2c05fbba) for the 2025 Plant Mix - Primary project located in Brunswick County. This procurement is a State of Good Repair (SGR) road infrastructure project involving asphalt paving, tack coat application, pavement planing, traffic control, and pavement markings across various locations. The contract requires prequalified contractors to submit electronic bids through Bidx.com by February 26, 2025, at 10:00 AM, with project completion expected by November 21, 2025. Key deliverables include 5,450 gallons of tack coat, 5,921.84 tons of asphalt concrete, and 26,842.8 square yards of flexible pavement planing. All prospective bidders must submit questions through VDOT's Contractors Advertisement Bulletin Board (CABB), and a mandatory 5% bid bond is required based on the total bid amount. The project incorporates specific disincentive provisions, charging $5,000 per calendar day for delays in paving planed surfaces beyond specified timeframes.

The contract opportunity includes Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) participation requirements and is funded through federal STP-5103 program funds, which mandate compliance with Davis-Bacon wage standards. Electronic bidding is the only acceptable submission method, and contractors must demonstrate prequalification to participate. While specific award value ranges are not explicitly detailed, the comprehensive scope of work suggests a substantial infrastructure investment. The project will utilize federal funding, which introduces additional compliance and reporting obligations for selected contractors. Potential bidders should be prepared to meet stringent qualifications, including electronic bidding capabilities, DBE participation goals, and adherence to federal wage and labor regulations. The procurement process emphasizes competitive bidding, technical capability, and compliance with transportation infrastructure standards.