M34_2027 SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS

The M34_2027 Safety Improvements project, solicitation IFB-131530, is a construction contract issued by the Virginia Department of Transportation for safety improvements in Pulaski County, Virginia, specifically spanning from 0.037 miles to 0.118 miles North of Route 777. The project focuses on roadway improvements utilizing asphalt concrete and THMACO surfaces, with a strict requirement for prequalification. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with bids submitted electronically via the Bidx portal by December 16, 2026. The scope of work includes rigorous quality standards for asphalt production and placement, including specific density requirements and a one-year warranty on THMACO surfaces. Contractors must adhere to the Davis-Bacon Act, Buy America/BABA regulations, and the C-45 SWPPP General Permit. Administrative requirements include the submission of a Baseline Progress Schedule within fifteen days of execution and monthly updates thereafter. All certified payrolls and DBE payments must be processed through the AASHTOWare Project Civil Rights and Labor system. Additionally, the contract mandates a drug-free workplace, equal employment opportunity compliance, and specific cybersecurity standards for any connected electronic signage.