Demolition, site work and new construction of a civil project in Norfolk, Virginia. Completed plans call for the demolition of a water / sewer project; for the construction of a water / sewer project; and for site work for a water / sewer project.

The Work under this Project consists of the construction of a new wastewater pump station at 5524 Raby Road and demolition of the existing station across the street. The new pump station will consist of a wet well with three submersible pumps, a valve vault and an above grade control room. The construction also includes 200 LF of gravity sewer, 8 inch force main and associated appurtenances and project site restoration. Substantial completion shall occur 360 days following the date of the Notice to Proceed (NTP). Final completion shall occur 390 days following the date of the NTP. Bid Security in the amount of five percent (5%) of the Bid shall be submitted with each Bid. It is the policy of the City of Norfolk to facilitate the establishment, preservation, and strengthening of small businesses and businesses owned by women and minorities and to encourage their participation in the Citys procurement activities. Toward that end, the City encourages these firms to compete and encourages non-minority firms to provide for the participation of small businesses and businesses owned by women and minorities through partnerships, joint ventures, subcontracts, and other contractual opportunities. Bidders (offerors) are asked, as part of their submission, to describe any planned use of such businesses in fulfilling this contract. The City of Norfolk is participating in the Virginia Clean Water Revolving Loan Fund (VCWRLF) to assist in the funding of this project. It is therefore necessary that the successful bidder be aware of the requirements established by the EPA. Refer to the Instructions to Bidders and Section 110 - Special Provisions for details of these requirements. Withdrawal of Bids due to error shall be subject to and in accordance with Section 2.2-4330 of the Code of Virginia and the Contract Documents. Procedures for submitting, withdrawing and evaluating Bids and other pertinent information are contained in the Instructions to Bidders. All bids will be evaluated in accordance with the City of Norfolk Procurement Procedures and the City reserves the right to waive informalities and to reject bids. The decision to award will be posed in a designated public area in accordance with Virginia Code 11-66(A). All construction contracts must comply with Section 33, 1-58 of the Code of the City of Norfolk, VA 1979, as amended, regarding Substance Abuse and Drug-Free Work Place policy for City Construction Contracts. The Owner reserves the right to waive minor non-substantive informalities in the Bid, to reject any/or all Bids, to award any Bid in whole or in part and award the Bid considered to be in the best interest of the Owner. The Owner also reserves the right to negotiate with the lowest responsive, responsible Bidder should Bid exceed available funds. The City of Norfolk does not discriminate in the solicitation or awarding of contracts on the basis of race, religion, faith-based organizations, color, national origin, age, disability or any other basis prohibited by state or federal law.