1.0 PURPOSE
The purpose and intent of this Invitation for Bid is to solicit sealed bids from one or more qualified
Contractors to provide an "as required" source for asphalt paving, repaving, repairs and striping,
traffic and lane markings, surface coloring. Also included will be new, removal, repair and
replacement of concrete curbs and gutters, removal and replacement of sidewalks, and other
associated work of similar scope for various agencies and activities of Bedford County. Bidders
may submit bids on either or both asphalt and concrete work as the Owner intends to award
multiple bids for each work area. The Contractor shall be responsible for all materials, supplies,
labor, equipment, hauling, disposal and any charges associated with this contract. This solicitation
is issued by the Bedford County Board of Supervisors, a political subdivision of the
Commonwealth of Virginia, herein collectively referred to for convenience as "Owner".
2.0 BACKGROUND
Various sites in Bedford County require different portions and combinations of the abovementioned work during the course and duration of this contract. The location and scope of projects
assigned under this contract are unknown and the Owner offers no guarantee as to actual quantities
or size of project. No design work shall be required of the Contractor. The scope of projects will vary but typical as-needed projects will often range within $10,000 to
$50,000. Project amounts provided in this section are for informational purposes only and should
not be interpreted as a guarantee of work assigned under the contract. The County offers no such
guarantee.
Work and repairs may be required on roads, parking lots, sidewalks, etc. There are numerous
county sites that may require new and repair services to asphalt and concrete. The resulting
contract will be available for any Owner using department; the Owner will appoint a Project
Manager for each project.
3.0 SCOPE OF WORK
Asphalt pavement project work, both new and repairs shall include but not be limited to: labor,
materials equipment, supervision, delivery, removal, dumping, fuel surcharge, insurance, traffic
control, safety items, and all other related expenses. All areas of new asphalt construction or
asphalt under repair shall be closed off or protected by the Contractor to prevent damage to asphalt
and ensure the safety of the general public that may approach these areas. Final preparation of
new or repair area including addition or (minus) gravel, compaction, and removal of gravel or
backfill shall be considered incidental to the contract and shall not be charged back to the Owner.
The Owner desires to have Contractor(s) available on an as-needed basis to perform in general but
not limited to the following to cover a variety of projects, of similar scope, that may be requested.
New Asphalt Pavement Projects - Occasionally the Owner will have a need for new Asphalt
Pavement Projects to be done. The Contractor shall work with the Owner to determine the
appropriate site work, excavating and grading needed, if necessary. The Contractor will also work
with the Owner to determine the best application to be used for each project.
Repair and Repaving Asphalt Projects - Prior to commencing Repair or Repaving Asphalt Project
work, (a) repairs (Class I, II, III, etc.) shall be field measured by a representative of the Contractor,
and (b) a written scope and estimate of project costs will be submitted by the Contractor and
approved by the Owner's designated Project Manager. All Inquiries for Information Should Be Directed to: Michael T. Dorsey, Solid Waste Division
Manager (540) 587-0732, e-mail: mdorsey@bedfordcountyva.gov
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