IFB159571 Asphalt Patching Halifax Residency

The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) has issued Invitation for Bid (IFB #159571) for Asphalt Patching Services in the Halifax Residency, which encompasses Halifax and Pittsylvania Counties. The procurement requires a Class A Contractor with Highway Heavy specialty to provide comprehensive asphalt paving and patching operations, including equipment with experienced operators, fuel, hand tools, laborers, traffic control, and supervision. A mandatory pre-bid conference is scheduled for March 5, 2025, at 10:00 AM EST, located at 19281 US Highway 29 in Chatham, VA, with bid submissions due by 1:00 PM EST on March 17, 2025, followed by a virtual public bid opening at 2:00 PM EST that same day. The contract will be awarded by lot, with Lot 1 designated for Halifax County and Lot 2 for Pittsylvania County, and will run from April 1, 2025, through one year, with potential for four optional one-year renewal terms. VDOT will furnish all necessary materials such as stone and asphalt, and contractors will be compensated on an hourly basis for actual time worked, with no standby time permitted unless preauthorized.

Bidders must submit a Small Business Subcontracting Plan with their bid response, with specific requirements for businesses not certified by the Department of Small Business and Supplier Diversity (DSBSD). Non-certified businesses must identify portions of work to be subcontracted to DSBSD-certified small businesses, promoting opportunities for disadvantaged enterprises. The contractor must adhere to prevailing wage rates as determined by the Virginia Commissioner of Labor and Industry, with detailed wage determinations for each worker classification. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the contract's scope suggests a substantial investment in infrastructure maintenance across two counties. The procurement emphasizes local economic participation, technical capability, and compliance with state labor standards, indicating a comprehensive approach to selecting a qualified asphalt patching service provider that can effectively maintain transportation infrastructure in the Halifax Residency area.