692_2027 CAPE SEAL- SECONDARY

The 2027 Cape Seal-Secondary project, identified by solicitation IFB-128226 and contract number CM627SSA129866, is a construction effort by the Virginia Department of Transportation to maintain secondary roads within the Fredericksburg District, specifically covering various locations including King William and Mathews counties. The scope of work involves applying a multi-layer seal treatment consisting of a modified double seal bottom layer and an emulsified asphalt slurry seal type B top layer, along with travel lane patching and pavement marking eradication. The contract is scheduled for completion by October 17, 2027, and will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. Compliance requirements are extensive, including mandatory prequalification and adherence to the Buy America and Build America, Buy America Acts. The contractor must perform at least 30 percent of the total original contract price with its own organization and comply with DBE participation and SWaM business goals. Labor standards include the use of prevailing wage rates and the prohibition of convict labor. Administrative requirements include the use of the AASHTOWare Project Civil Rights and Labor (CRL) system for electronic certified payrolls and DBE payments. Quality control is strictly monitored, with specific tolerances for pavement surface variation and density testing performed by a certified Asphalt Field Level II Technician. All flaggers must hold valid certifications from VDOT or ATSSA.