Renovation of a water / sewer project in Oakton, Virginia. Completed plans call for the renovation of a water / sewer project.

As of May 24, 2023, the project has been awarded and notice to proceed is expected to be issued next week, however, an exact timeline for construction has not been confirmed. The project consists of the installation of a new wet well with exhaust fan, two (2) 11- horsepower submersible non-clog pumps with a variable frequency drive, a channel grinder, a new gravity and force main associated connections, a new pre-cast manhole, a new pre-cast valve vault with internal piping and sump pump, a magnetic flow meter, an outdoor generator with enclosure, and a new HVAC unit for the pump station control building. The project also consists of all the associated electrical and instrumentation and controls work, the abandonment of the existing dry well, various site improvements work, and all other work required in accordance with the Contract Documents. All work is to be done while maintaining continuous pumping operations throughout the project duration. The construction of this project will require compliance with Fairfax County's Prevailing Wage Ordinance (Ordinance). By submitting a bid, Bidder acknowledges and certifies that their bid is in compliance with the Prevailing Wage Ordinance in Section 01 20 00. Only firms that have been pre-qualified will be eligible to submit bids for this project. Bids received from those that have not been pre-qualified will not be considered. This is a lump sum price contract. Contract length is 450-calendar days. An in-person bid opening attendance option will be available in the 4th Floor Bid Room. Bidders attending the in-person bid opening will wait outside Suite 463 and be escorted to the bid opening venue prior to bids being opened. Attendees shall abide by social distancing guidance provided by DPWES representatives during the bid opening. Please note that bid room capacity rules will be respected and all those arriving to witness this event may not be allowed inside the bid-room. This event shall conclude immediately following the opening of the bid packages. All bidders shall comply with Article A-21, Fairfax County Construction Safety Resolution. Bidder's request for determination of eligibility to bid must be received by the county no later than fourteen (14) days before bids are due in accordance to Article A-18.E of Section A, Information For Bidders. All questions concerning the project shall be submitted in writing to the Director, Wastewater Design and Construction Division, Department of Public Works and Environmental Services, 12000 Government Center Parkway, Suite 463, Fairfax, VA 22035-0056 or by emailing DPWESCAPWastewaterCollectionInquiry@fairfaxcounty.gov . To be given consideration, questions must be received at least seven (7) days prior to the date fixed for the opening of the bids. This office is the only point where information will be disseminated. Bid Security must accompany each proposal in accordance with Information for Bidders. No bid may be withdrawn for a period of sixty-five (65) days after the opening thereof. The procedure specified under Section 2.2-4330(A) (i), VA Code Ann. shall apply the bidder shall give notice in writing of his claim of right to withdraw his bid within two (2) business days after the conclusion of the bid opening procedure. The Board of Supervisors of Fairfax County, Virginia reserves the right to reject any and all bids, waive informalities and irregularities in bidding and to accept bids which are considered to be in the best interest of the County. To request this information in an alternate format, please contact Susan Bausch, Wastewater Design and Construction Division, Department of Public Works and Environmental Services, at 703-324-2475, TTY 711 or email susan.bausch@fairfaxcounty.gov .