M21_2024 road improvements

The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) is seeking bids for a road improvement project in Brunswick County, specifically targeting a segment of road from 0.14 miles south of intersection Route 629 to 0.14 miles south of intersection Route 638. This procurement involves comprehensive road rehabilitation work, including asphalt concrete placement (918 tons of SM-12.5E and 1,470 tons of BM-25.0), rumble strip installation (12,990 linear feet), saw-cutting (6,640 linear feet), and pavement line marking. The project requires prequalification with VDOT and mandates electronic bid submission through Bidx. All questions must be submitted via VDOT's Contractors Advertisement Bulletin Board (CABB), with bid proposals due on January 22, 2025, at 10:00 AM. The contract duration is set at 84 calendar days, with a fixed completion date of October 31, 2025. The project is federally funded under HSIP-013-1(098) and will be subject to Davis-Bacon wage rate requirements.

The procurement includes a 3% Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) participation goal, providing opportunities for small and minority-owned businesses. Contractors must adhere to federal wage standards, with minimum hourly rates established under Executive Order 14026, requiring covered workers to be paid at least $17.75 per hour in 2025. The project is funded through federal highway improvement programs and will require compliance with specific wage determinations that vary by worker classification. While a specific budget range is not explicitly stated, the extensive scope of work involving multiple asphalt concrete types, rumble strip installations, and pavement improvements suggests a substantial infrastructure investment. Bidders must demonstrate prequalification with VDOT, technical capability to perform complex road improvement work, and ability to meet federal contracting standards, including wage and DBE participation requirements.