Surface Treatment - Secondary, Lynchburg District (347)

The Virginia Department of Transportation is soliciting bids for Surface Treatment - Secondary work on various routes in the Lynchburg District, with bids due October 28, 2026. The work is federal-aid funded under FHWA and subject to Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements, with applicable rates varying by county and classification within the district, ranging from approximately $10.22 to $26.68 per hour.

The scope involves Modified Single Seal surface treatment covering approximately 670,325 square yards across multiple routes, plus associated work including flagger services, pavement marking eradication, temporary and permanent pavement markings, and maintenance of traffic. Contractors must not seek payment for surface treatment materials on hand prior to contract award. Permanent pavement marking installation must occur within 30 days of surface treatment completion, with contractors potentially required to sweep roadway surfaces beforehand.

The contract (Project Number ST3B-963-671, P401; FHWA Number PM03396; Contract ID CM327STB128958) carries a project completion date of October 17, 2027. Bidders must submit unit prices for all scheduled items; the bid total represents the sum of all item quantities multiplied by respective unit prices. A bid bond equal to five percent of the bid amount is required. Bidders must also complete subcontractor/supplier solicitation forms and vendor surveys. The contract includes provisions for optional fuel and asphalt price adjustments.

Bids must be filed electronically through the Bidx platform. Award will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder no later than 60 days after bid opening. The contract is subject to nondiscrimination provisions, equal employment opportunity requirements, drug-free workplace standards, and security requirements for portable changeable message signs.