IFB 161166 Pavement Marking Installation & Removal

The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) Hampton Roads District is requesting bids for pavement marking installation and removal services on an as-needed basis across the Hampton Roads District under IFB 161166, with bids due September 21, 2026, and a mandatory pre-bid conference on September 9, 2026. This solicitation is set-aside for award priority to Department of Small Business and Supplier Diversity (DSBSD)-certified micro and small businesses.

The scope covers installation, maintenance, and removal of pavement markings, pavement message markings, and flex post delineators on Interstate, Primary, and Secondary roadways throughout eleven cities and nine counties in southeastern Virginia; Interstate Mainline and ramp work is limited to emergency and minor safety/maintenance operations. Contractors must hold a minimum Class A Contractor's license with Highway/Heavy classification from the Virginia State Board of Contractors unless exempt under Code of Virginia 54.1-1101(A)(4). Required certifications include VDOT-Certified Pavement Marking Technician credentials and Work Zone Traffic Control training; flaggers must hold valid ATSSA or VDOT flagger certifications. Contractors must demonstrate capacity to commence work within thirty days and maintain 24/7/365 availability for communication.

Insurance requirements include Workers' Compensation, Employer's Liability ($100,000 minimum), Commercial General Liability ($1,000,000 per occurrence / $2,000,000 aggregate), and Automobile Liability ($1,000,000 combined single limit). Contractors must comply with OSHA/VOSH standards, maintain modern equipment in good repair, provide all necessary traffic control devices and personnel, and assume responsibility for toll fees, debris removal, and utility location coordination.

The contract commences within thirty days of the Notice of Award and extends for two years with renewal options. Bid pricing must be submitted as firm unit prices for each line item. A Small Business Subcontracting Plan (SBSP) is required for non-certified small businesses; DSBSD-certified bidders may elect to complete all work in-house. Bids are submitted electronically via eVA with a virtual public bid opening on September 22, 2026, at 9:00 AM EST. Payment is made within thirty days of invoice receipt and work verification under the Virginia Prompt Payment Act.