691_2027 SURFACE TREATMENT - SECONDARY

The Virginia Department of Transportation is soliciting bids for contract CM627STB129876, titled 691_2027 Surface Treatment - Secondary, for work located in various counties within the Fredericksburg District. The project involves the application of asphalt materials and cover aggregates, including blot coats using manufactured sand or No. 9 aggregate. The contractor is responsible for the maintenance and protection of the seal treatment for 48 hours following application. All work must be completed by October 17, 2027, and must adhere to current Road and Bridge Specifications, including specific requirements for liquid asphalt application temperatures and rolling procedures. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with a submission deadline of 10:00 AM on October 28, 2026. Prequalification is required, and bids must be submitted electronically. Key compliance requirements include adherence to the Buy America and Build America, Buy America Acts, prevailing wage rates, and DBE participation under 49 CFR Part 26. Contractors must provide performance and payment bonds and ensure all flaggers hold valid certifications. Quality assurance is managed through rigorous density testing by the contractor's Asphalt Field Level II Technician and oversight by the Department's Engineer.