The Town of Wise is seeking bids for our 2025 Paving

The Town of Wise, Virginia is seeking competitive bids for a comprehensive 2025 paving project spanning multiple urban and local road sections. The procurement encompasses four distinct project components: Project A (Urban Street Paving), Project B (Local Collector Paving), Project C (2025 Coal Road Paving), and Project P (Public Works Facility Paving). The total project scope includes approximately 4,345 tons of SM-12.5 Non-Polishing Asphalt, 30,422 square yards of full milling, and an additional 750 tons of SM-12.5A Non-Polishing Asphalt specifically for the Public Works Facility phase 2 paving. Bidders must conform to VDOT Road and Bridge Specifications and utilize only VDOT approved mix designs. The project requires a 5% bid bond and 100% performance and payment bonds from the selected contractor. Bids are due February 18, 2025, at 10:00 A.M., with work scheduled to begin April 1, 2025, and must be completed by June 1, 2025. Potential bidders can arrange a pre-bid site visit by contacting Street Department Superintendent Adrian Dale at (276)328-6119.

The procurement encourages participation from Minority Business Enterprises (MBE), Women-owned Business Enterprises (WBE), and Small Business Enterprises (SBE). Contractors with gross billings exceeding $25,000 must obtain a Town of Wise business license. The contract includes liquidated damages of $1,000 per calendar day for delays extending beyond the June 1, 2025 completion date. Payment terms are net 45 days, and bids should be submitted directly to Laura C. Roberts, Town Manager. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly detailed, the comprehensive nature of the project involving multiple paving components suggests a significant municipal infrastructure investment. The procurement appears open to qualified contractors with demonstrated experience in municipal road resurfacing and the ability to meet stringent VDOT specifications. Interested vendors should carefully review the complete bid packet and ensure compliance with all technical and administrative requirements specified in the procurement documents.