Cape Seal - Secondary, Richmond District

The Virginia Department of Transportation is requesting bids for Cape Seal surface treatment work on secondary routes in the Richmond District across Amelia, Chesterfield, and Powhatan Counties, with bids due October 28, 2026. Prequalification is required for all bidders.

The scope includes emulsified asphalt slurry seal application (991,653.36 square yards of Type B slurry seal and 307,179.36 square yards of modified single seal), crack sealant (44,273 pounds), travel lane patching (2,800 tons), and pavement marking and traffic maintenance items. All work must comply with VDOT Road and Bridge Specifications dated 2020, the Virginia Work Area Protection Manual, and the Virginia MUTCD. The contractor must maintain a certified Slurry Surfacing Technician and certified Surface Treatment Technician on site, comply with drug-free workplace requirements, and meet security requirements for portable changeable message signs.

The contract completion date is October 17, 2027. The contract includes asphalt material price adjustment based on monthly statewide average prices of PG 64S-22 and PG 64E-22 and optional fuel adjustment for eligible items using diesel fuel indices from the U.S. Department of Energy. Payment is made on a monthly progress estimate basis; no payment for material on hand is permitted for surface treatment materials. All equipment must be certified by the Virginia Bureau of Weights and Measures at least every six months. Bidders must submit a proposal bond equal to five percent of the total bid value. SWAM participation requirements are set at 0.0 percent for this contract.