464_2024 2025 plant mix - primary / secondary

The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) is conducting a procurement for a 2025 Plant Mix Primary/Secondary road project covering Brunswick, Lunenburg, and Mecklenburg Counties in the Richmond District. The project involves comprehensive road maintenance and construction services, including plant mix paving, pavement shoulder wedge preparation, rumble strip installation, pavement patching, temporary pavement markings, and flexible pavement planing. Key deliverables include approximately 11,682 tons of asphalt concrete mix, 124,161 square yards of pavement planing, 289,139 linear feet of temporary pavement marking, and 72,442 linear feet of pavement shoulder wedge preparation. The bid submission is due on January 10, 2025, at 10:00 AM, with a project completion date set for November 21, 2025. Contractors must be prepared to provide detailed documentation, including compliance with federal-aid construction contract requirements and Form FHWA-1273. Evaluation criteria will focus on selecting the lowest responsive and responsible bidder based on the total bid amount for Section 0001, which covers standard bid items.

The procurement includes specific provisions for Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) participation, requiring electronic submission of DBE documentation and compliance with participation requirements. Contractors must adhere to Davis-Bacon Act wage requirements for the specified counties, with predetermined minimum wage rates for various construction labor categories. The contract allows for fuel price and asphalt material price adjustments, providing some financial flexibility for bidders. While no specific incumbent vendors are mentioned, the project is federally funded (FHWA Number PM04(531)) and requires strict compliance with federal contracting guidelines. The bid is divided into two sections: Section 0001 for regular bid items and Section 0002 for alternate shoulder maintenance material, with the award to be made based on the Section 0001 base bid total. Though no explicit budget range is provided, the extensive scope of work and multiple counties involved suggest a significant contract value for the winning bidder.