289_2027 SURFACE TREATMENT - SECONDARY

The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) is soliciting bids for contract CM227STA128909, titled 2027 Surface Treatment - Secondary. This project involves the application of seal treatments, modified single seals, and modified double seals across various locations within the Salem District. The scope includes the use of specific aggregates, such as No. 9 aggregate for blot coats in the Lynchburg, Salem, and Staunton Districts, and requires the use of both steel wheel and pneumatic-tire rollers for finishing. The contractor is responsible for the maintenance and protection of the seal treatment for 48 hours following application. The project must be completed by October 17, 2027. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with bids submitted electronically via Bidx by October 28, 2026. Prequalification is required, and the contractor must adhere to VDOT Road and Bridge Specifications, including specific standards for prime coats and weather limitations. Compliance requirements include the Davis-Bacon Act, prevailing wage rates, Buy America/BABA domestic preferences, and the use of the CRL system for electronic certified payrolls. Additionally, the contract mandates adherence to the Clean Air Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and the use of certified flaggers. Quality assurance involves rigorous testing for retroreflectivity, gradation, and asphalt binder content, with oversight provided by VDOT Engineers and Quality Assurance Technicians.