MSHA- A&CC Asphalt & Sealing

Background
The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL), through the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA), is seeking a contractor to provide asphalt and sealing services at the Approval and Certification Center (A&CC) in Triadelphia, West Virginia. MSHA's mission is to enforce compliance with safety and health standards in the mining industry, aiming to eliminate fatal accidents and promote improved safety conditions.

The A&CC is responsible for approving and certifying mining products for use in underground coal and metal mines, ensuring a safe working environment for miners.

Work Details
The contractor will be responsible for the following tasks:

1. Removal and disposal of existing asphalt;
2. Installation of new asphalt;
3. Sealing of existing asphalt;
4. Re-striping of all parking lots and driveways on the MSHA campus.

Specific tasks include:
- For Building 1: Clean existing asphalt surfaces, fill cracks with hot applied sealant, sealcoat with an approved slurry, apply hot tar at concrete junctions, and re-stripe using DOT approved paint.
- For Buildings 2 & 3: Mill edges for drainage, clean areas for paving, construct concrete collars around catch basins, install hot mix asphalt layers, and re-stripe as per existing configurations.

Period of Performance
The contract work is expected to start within 10 days after notice to proceed is received and should be completed within 90 days from the start date.

Place of Performance
MSHA’s Approval & Certification Center, 765 Technology Drive, Triadelphia, WV 26059.

Bidder Requirements
Bidders must demonstrate technical capability by providing a quality control plan within 10 days after contract award. The contractor must also comply with safety standards as outlined in CFR 29 – OSHA Safety Standards related to asphalt work.