Latex Modified - Primary/Secondary, Bristol Dist.

The Virginia Department of Transportation is soliciting bids for latex modified emulsion treatment (micro-surface) on primary and secondary roads in the Bristol District covering various routes in Lee and Scott Counties, with bids due October 28, 2026. Prequalification is required.

The scope includes applying latex modified emulsion treatment to multiple routes with 12 line items totaling approximately 9,474.41 tons of treatment material, 1,138 flagger service hours, and associated pavement markings and symbol installations measured in linear feet and square feet. Work requires traffic maintenance throughout operations, certified flaggers with valid work zone traffic control certifications, and compliance with federal and state requirements including Davis-Bacon prevailing wage rates (Lee County and Scott County wage determinations ranging from $11.45 to $36.85 per hour plus fringe benefits), FHWA-1273 contract provisions, equal employment opportunity regulations, and drug-free workplace policies. Contractors must provide subcontractor solicitation documentation, payroll records, apprenticeship compliance verification, and security protocols for portable changeable message signs. The contract is Federal-Aid Highway Project PM01(364) with VDOT Project Number LM1C-961-27F, P401.

The contract completion date is October 17, 2027. Bids are submitted on a unit price basis with a bid bond required at five percent of the total bid amount. The contract includes provisions for asphalt material price adjustments and allows for route deletions based on departmental priorities and budgetary constraints. Bids were received electronically through the Bidx platform at 10:00 a.m.