Surface Treatment - Secondary, Richmond Dist.

The Virginia Department of Transportation is requesting bids for Surface Treatment – Secondary on various routes in the Richmond District covering Amelia and Powhatan Counties, with bids due October 28, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. The project is federally funded and subject to Davis-Bacon Act prevailing wage requirements, a decision-material constraint for labor-cost estimation.

The scope includes Modified Single Seal surface treatment on approximately 190,268 square yards, scratch/level treatment (526 tons), flagger services (181 hours), pavement marking eradication (78,208 linear feet), and temporary and permanent pavement markings (79,398 linear feet of temporary type A, 4-inch). Prevailing wage rates for truck drivers, equipment operators, flaggers, laborers, and other classifications range from $12.89 to $36.85 per hour plus fringe benefits, with separate wage determinations for Amelia and Powhatan County highway classifications. Contractors must maintain certified payroll records for three years post-completion and comply with nondiscrimination, equal employment opportunity, drug-free workplace, and safety standards. Vacuuming of asphalt surfaces must be completed within three weeks of traffic opening at no additional cost to the Department. No payment is permitted for surface treatment materials on hand.

Project completion is scheduled for October 17, 2027. A 5% bid bond based on total bid value is required. Bids are submitted electronically through Bidx, and award will be made no later than 60 days after bid opening to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder.