201_SGR* 2027 PLANT MIX - PRIMARY

The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) is soliciting bids for the 201_SGR* 2027 Plant Mix - Primary project, focusing on the production and placement of Balanced Mix Design (BMD) surface asphalt concrete within the Salem District, specifically covering Craig and Roanoke counties. The scope of work involves milling 1.5 inches of pavement and replacing it with 1.5 inches of type BMD P+VO SM-9.5D asphalt concrete across mainlines, shoulders, turning lanes, and connections on Route 221 and Route 71. Key deliverables include the submission of a job-mix formula two weeks prior to production, ignition furnace calibration data, and the removal of existing pavement markers and thermoplastic markings. Work is scheduled to be performed nightly between 6:00 PM or 7:00 PM and 6:00 AM or 7:00 AM, Sunday through Friday. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with a submission deadline of December 16, 2026. Compliance requirements include adherence to Buy America and BABA standards, prevailing wage rates, and strict quality tolerances for surface smoothness and finished grade elevations. Contractors must utilize the AASHTOWare Project Civil Rights and Labor system for electronic payroll and subcontractor payment submissions. Additionally, the project mandates strict certification regarding debarment, suspension, and non-discrimination, and requires the use of performance and payment bond sureties. Prequalification is required for all bidders, and all inquiries must be submitted via the Contractors Advertisement Bulletin Board (CABB).