INVITATION TO BID – 9TH STREET WATERLINE REPLACEMENT

The Western Virginia Water Authority (Authority) will receive sealed Bids for the construction of the 9TH STREET WATERLINE REPLACEMENT at the Authority’s Engineering Services Office, Coulter Building Third Floor, Suite 300, 601 South Jefferson Street, Roanoke, Virginia, 24011, until 2:00 p.m. local time on Wednesday, January 25, 2023, at which time the Bids received will be publicly opened and read aloud via virtual Webex meeting, and in person, in the 2nd floor Board Breakout Room shortly after receiving Bids.

The Project consists of approximately 2,462 linear feet of 12” water main replacement along 9th Street between Penmar Avenue and Buena Vista Boulevard. The water main replacement includes replacement of all fire hydrants and residential meter connections, reconnection to mains on all side streets, and associated water appurtenances. Bids will be received for a single prime Contract. Bids shall be on a unit price basis as indicated in the Bid Form. Bid security shall be furnished in accordance with the Instructions to Bidders.

Prospective Bidders must examine and download the Bidding Documents at www.westernvawater.org under ‘MENU, Invitations to Bid’. All questions and technical inquiries must be submitted in writing to the Owner’s primary contact, Gregory.Taylor@WesternVaWater.org.

A non-mandatory virtual pre-bid conference will be held on Wednesday, January 11, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. via a Webex meeting. Prospective Bidders are encouraged to test the provided link to the Webex meeting well in advance of the pre-construction conference to confirm access and compatibility.

Pre-Bid Conference Link: Join Pre-Bid Conference
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Bid-Opening Conference Link: Join Bid-Opening Conference
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Bidders are referred to the Code of Virginia § 54.1-1100 et seq. for contractor requirements. Bidders shall provide evidence of authorization to transact business in the Commonwealth of Virginia by providing the identification number issued to Bidder by the State Corporation Commission in accordance with the Code of Virginia § 2.2-4311.2, Title 13.1, Title 50, or as otherwise required by law. The Authority does not discriminate against a bidder or offeror because of race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a service disabled veteran, or any other basis prohibited by state law relating to discrimination in employment. The Authority does not discriminate against faith- based organizations in accordance with the Code of Virginia § 2.2-4343.1. A Bid may be withdrawn in accordance with the Code of Virginia § 2.2-4330 by giving notice in writing of Bidder’s claim of right to withdraw Bid within two business days after the conclusion of the bid opening procedure and submitting original work papers with such notice.

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Addendum 1 - posted 1/12/23