Site work for a water / sewer project in Galax, Virginia. Completed plans call for site work for a water / sewer project.

Alternative Onsite Sewage System Installation Scope of work: The contractor shall furnish all labor, supervision, equipment, tools, parts, supplies and materials, as necessary, to perform the services as described herein: Cost for Line Item 1 (include total cost for items A-M) These are known factors. Vendors must invoice for actual cost incurred as described herein A) Construct an Alternative onsite sewage system that meets the location and construction specifications of the Virginia Sewage Handling and Disposal Regulations (12VAC5-610-10 et seq., the Regulations). B) Construct the above Alternative onsite sewage disposal system in compliance with the Mount Rogers Health Department Construction Permit 22-ll7-079 at 861 Blackberry Ln, Galax, 24333 in the location shown on the permit. The permit may contain additional conditions, notes, and information needed to construct the onsite sewage system. C) Septic Pump-out Requirements: To eliminate raw sewage currently backing up into the home, the contractor shall arrange for an initial emergency pump out of the onsite septic tank by a properly licensed sewage hauler within 72 hours of signing the Notice to Proceed. Septic Pump-out Requirements: To prevent sewage from continuing to back up into the home or property surface while waiting for the septic work to start the contents of the existing septic tank shall be pumped by a properly licensed sewer hauler 14 days from signature of the Notice to Proceed and every 21 days thereafter until one week prior to the installation of the system. If the permit requires work within or under the existing drainfield (as indicated in the Permit) the contents of the existing septic tank shall be pumped out every 48 hours for one week prior to the installation or repair of the onsite sewage system in order to dry out the drainfield. E) Tree Removal and Site Clearing: A pre-bid site visit is recommended to determine what if any tree removal or site clearing that may need to occur. Per the above referenced Permit, remove any trees and wood debris as described in the permit and haul away wood and debris unless notified otherwise. Costs of tree removal and site clearing should be included in initial bids. Any additional site clearing or tree removal required during installation must be submitted in writing to and approved by VDH in writing including an additional cost estimate. F) Provide, or subcontract with a licensed plumber and electrician to provide plumbing and electrical required to convey the wastewater from the house to the onsite sewage system as required by the Regulations and the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code. This includes obtaining or assuring that the owner obtains all permits and inspections necessary by the local building authority in compliance with the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code. G) Operation and Maintenance Requirements: Provide or subcontract for two years of operation and maintenance for the subject property of the installed Alternative Onsite Septic System per Regulations for Alternative Onsite Sewage Systems (the AOSS Regulations, 12 VAC 5- 613) unless included in the purchase price of the treatment unit. Operation and maintenance agreement should include a minimum of one annual maintenance visit and any samples as required by regulation. This is provided to assist the homeowner at meeting their first two years of O&M requirements per the Owner's Operation and Maintenance Manual and Regulations for Alternative Onsite Sewage Systems of the Virginia Department of Health (12VAC5-613-100 et seq.). Contractor should provide a copy of the O&M agreement to the homeowner and provide a copy to VDH. H) Abandon any unused component of the former onsite sewage system as specified by the Mount Rogers Health Department Construction Permit 22-ll7-079. Upon completion of the onsite sewage system repair, the existing 1,000 gallon septic tank shall be pumped by a properly licensed sewage hauler, the tank crushed in place, lime placed over the crushed tank, and the tank hole filled with clean backfill material and restoring the area to its original condition. Abandonment may also include removing unused sewer line and conveyance lines and crushing and filling the distribution box. I) Follow all regulations and permitting pertaining to erosion and sediment control including stabilizing, seeding and grading the site after construction to return to the original state. Control construction runoff with proper practices so as not to become a nuisance to the owner or to neighboring properties or cause sediment to be discharged into state waters and drainage ditches. Any construction debris must also be removed from the site and disposed of properly. J) Bidders shall comply with all requirements of the Department of Professional and Occupational Regulations (DPOR) for contracting and executing the contract with the Virginia Department of Health. Must provide a copy of Class A or B contractor’s licenses from DPOR, with an Alternative Sewage Disposal System Contracting (ADS) specialty from DPOR, a Master Alternative Onsite Sewage System Installer license from DPOR, and proof of insurance. Bidders contacted by VDH to provide any missing required documents, must provide the document within 24 business hours or their bid will be considered non-responsive. K) Obtain a final installation inspection from the Stephen Dalton and assure that the onsite sewage system complies with the Regulations. Receive a completion/inspection report, as-built design from private OSE. L) Provide all required documentation to the Mount Rogers Health Department following completion of construction and obtain an Operation Permit for the onsite sewage system. M) Submit invoice to VDH_SWAP_Grant@vdh.virginia.gov once Local Health Department has issued the Operations Permit. Include a copy of the completion statement and operations permit.