419_SGR 2027 PLANT MIX - PRIMARY/SECONDARY

The Virginia Department of Transportation has issued solicitation IFB-131525 for the 419_SGR 2027 Plant Mix - Primary/Secondary project. This contract focuses on the production and placement of asphalt concrete surface mixtures using Balanced Mix Design (BMD) and rubber-modified binders, specifically for mix types SM-9.5A, SM-9.5D, SM-12.5A, and SM-12.5D. The scope of work includes flexible pavement planing, the demolition of pavement combinations, the repair of approximately 24 joints, and the installation of temporary and permanent pavement markings. Performance is centered in various locations in Virginia, with specific schedules identified for Dinwiddie and Nottoway. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with bids submitted electronically via the Bidx portal. Key technical requirements include strict adherence to VDOT Specifications Sections 208, 211, and 315, with a requirement for an Asphalt Field Level II Technician to test every batch before delivery. Quality standards mandate that sublots with density lower than 90.0% of TMD must be replaced at no cost to the Department. The project is subject to the Davis-Bacon Act, Buy America Act, and BABA requirements, and contractors are encouraged to utilize certified Small, Women-owned, and Minority-owned (SWaM) businesses.