P70_2026 On-Call Pavement Marking

This contract involves an on-call pavement marking program managed by the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT), covering various locations within Virginia on a renewable indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity basis. The solicitation, posted in late November 2025 with a deadline of December 17, 2025, seeks qualified contractors to perform pavement marking, removal, and related services, with project work expected to be completed by April 30, 2027. The contract size ranges from $500,000 to $1.5 million, and the procurement emphasizes small, women-owned, and minority-owned business participation, requiring contractors to certify compliance through specific forms and demonstrate good faith efforts in subcontracting to certified SWaM firms. The contract is structured to allow for two additional one-year renewals, contingent upon bonding, insurance, and Department approval, with provisions to ensure fair competition and non-discrimination. The contractual framework incorporates VDOT-specific clauses and special provisions, including requirements for performance and payment bonds capped at approximately $2 million, adherence to prevailing wage rates, and strict compliance with industry standards such as AWPA, ASTM, and AASHTO for materials and marking. Inspection and acceptance procedures specify that quality control testing occurs both at the plant and on-site, with acceptance based on conformance to project specifications, including density, gradation, and visual quality of pavement materials. The scope of work mandates timely task order execution, detailed progress reporting, and adherence to safety and traffic control protocols, such as using off-duty police officers at signalized intersections during equipment failures. Proposal submissions are to be made electronically via the Bixx portal, with detailed instructions on forms, certifications, and reporting requirements, but no specific pricing or unit costs are provided in the available documentation. Overall, the contract emphasizes compliance, quality assurance, and fostering opportunities for small and diverse businesses within Virginia’s transportation infrastructure projects.