758_2027 PLANT MIX - PRIMARY

The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) is soliciting bids for the 758_2027 Plant Mix - Primary project (Solicitation IFB-131584), with a response deadline of December 16, 2026. Located in Albemarle County, Virginia, this contract requires prequalification and involves the production and placement of asphalt concrete. Key deliverables include the submission of a Job-Mix Formula (JMF) at least two weeks prior to production. Specifically, mix types SM-9.5A, SM-9.5D, SM-12.5A, and SM-12.5D must adhere to Performance + Volumetric Optimized (BMD P+VO) criteria. The scope also includes the installation of various temporary and permanent pavement markings, with quantities ranging from approximately 52,630 to 163,972 linear feet. Contractors must comply with strict quality standards, including maintaining compacted course density between 98% and 102% of target control strip density, verified by a certified Asphalt Field Technician II. Performance test results must be submitted via the PLAID website within 48 hours of sampling. The contract is subject to the Davis-Bacon Act, requiring a minimum wage of $13.65 per hour and providing paid sick leave. Additionally, the project must adhere to the Build America, Buy America Act (BABA) and non-discrimination laws. Bidders must provide performance and payment bonds and certify they are not currently debarred or suspended from participating in government transactions.