752_2027 SURFACE TREATMENT - SECONDARY

The Virginia Department of Transportation is soliciting bids for the 2027 Surface Treatment - Secondary project, identified as solicitation IFB-128160 and contract CM727STA129544. The scope of work involves applying single or multiple courses of asphalt surface treatment on various secondary roads, including seal treatments, modified single seals, and modified double seals. Key performance requirements include the presence of a certified Surface Treatment Technician during operations and a 48-hour maintenance and protection period following application. The contract is awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with a submission deadline of October 28, 2026. Compliance requirements are extensive, including adherence to the Buy America and Build America, Buy America Act (BABA) for all permanently incorporated materials. The project mandates strict quality control, including density testing by a Contractor's Asphalt Field Level II Technician and a one-year warranty on all THMACO surfaces. Labor standards are governed by prevailing wage rates and the Davis-Bacon Act, including specific paid sick leave requirements. Additionally, the contract emphasizes civil rights compliance, Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) participation, and requires all flaggers to hold valid certifications from VDOT or ATSSA. Performance is subject to inspection by the Engineer, and specific restrictions apply to work within 10 feet of railway right-of-ways.