Surface Treatment - Secondary, Lynchburg Dist.

The Virginia Department of Transportation is soliciting bids for surface treatment on secondary roads in the Lynchburg District across Pittsylvania and Halifax Counties, with bids due October 28, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. The work is federally funded through the Federal Highway Administration and subject to Davis-Bacon Act prevailing wage requirements, a core compliance obligation for all bidders.

The scope comprises modified single-seal surface treatment on approximately 759,439 square yards across multiple routes, together with traffic control, removal of existing pavement markings (linear and non-linear), installation of temporary and permanent pavement markings, and flagging services totaling 850 hours. Permanent pavement markings must be installed within 30 days of surface treatment completion; mandatory sweeping is prohibited for seven days after treatment. The contract term runs through October 17, 2027.

Prevailing wage rates under Davis-Bacon apply separately in Halifax County and Pittsylvania County, ranging from $11.99 to $26.68 per hour across classifications including truck drivers, operators, laborers, and flaggers. Contractors must meet all VDOT prequalification requirements, provide a bid bond equal to five percent of the bid amount, comply with federal nondiscrimination and equal employment opportunity provisions, maintain a drug-free workplace, and submit certified weekly payroll documentation. The contract includes asphalt material price adjustment and optional fuel adjustment provisions. No payment is made for surface treatment materials on hand. Bids must be submitted electronically through the Bidx platform.