Slurry Seal - Secondary, NOVA Dist.

The Virginia Department of Transportation is soliciting bids for slurry seal application on secondary routes in the NOVA District, Fairfax County, with bids due October 28, 2026, and prequalification required. SWAM participation carries a zero percent requirement, though bidders may voluntarily engage SWAM firms and submit associated certifications.

The scope encompasses approximately 400,137 square yards of latex modified emulsified asphalt slurry seal application across multiple secondary routes, with supplementary work totaling 49,133 pounds of crack sealant/filler, 130 tons of surface preparation and restoration, 1,304 hours of flagger service, and various pavement marking activities including linear and nonlinear eradication and permanent markings. All work must comply with Virginia Department of Transportation Road and Bridge Specifications (2020) and applicable special provisions. Flagging personnel must hold current certification from VDOT or ATSSA courses. On-site supervision requires a Department-certified Slurry Surfacing Technician. Traffic maintenance is a lump-sum item. The contract includes fuel adjustment and asphalt material price adjustment provisions tied to monthly indices.

Bidders must submit a bid bond equal to five percent of the bid amount (Form C-24 or electronic equivalent) and a Subcontractor/Supplier Solicitation and Utilization form (Form C-48) within ten business days after bid opening. Electronic weigh tickets are required for asphalt plant mixtures with specified data security requirements. Bids are submitted electronically through Bidx. Award is anticipated no later than 60 days after bid opening, with estimated project completion by October 17, 2027. The contract requires drug-free workplace certification and equal employment opportunity compliance. Coordination with Fairfax County Police Traffic Safety Division is required for traffic control enforcement.