174_2027 LATEX MODIFIED - SECONDARY

The Virginia Department of Transportation is soliciting bids for contract CM127LMG129771, titled 174_2027 LATEX MODIFIED - SECONDARY. The project involves the furnishing and placement of latex modified emulsion (micro-surfacing) on existing roadway surfaces across various locations in Bland, Grayson, and Wythe counties within the Bristol District. Key deliverables include the application of approximately 8,542 tons of Type C latex modified emulsion treatment, 1,025 hours of flagger services, and the eradication and replacement of linear pavement markings. The scope emphasizes strict traffic control, requiring flaggers at all work sites and intersections, and the use of pilot vehicles on roads with more than 49 average daily traffic. This is a unit price contract awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. Bids must be submitted electronically via Bidx by 10:00 AM on October 28, 2026, and must include a completed Form C-48 Vendor Survey to be considered responsive. The contract adheres to Federal-aid construction provisions, including the Build America, Buy America Act, Davis-Bacon Act prevailing wage rates, and specific labor standards such as paid sick leave. Quality assurance is managed through density testing by the contractor's Asphalt Field Level II Technician and adherence to non-polishing crushed stone standards. Payment is administered through monthly progress estimates based on the contractor's company name.