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

The funds used for this project are from ARPA grant funding administered by DEQ to complete outfall sediment removal projects and stormwater dredging activities. Check RFQ for specific terms. The Town of Occoquan, referenced hereafter as the Town, is accepting Quotations from qualified contractors to provide dredging and sediment removal services for the Town. The proposer shall provide the services based on the specifics. All inquiries for information regarding Quotation submission requirements, procurement procedures, or site visits shall be directed to: TownManager@occoquanva.gov. Town Background: A five-member Town Council and Mayor govern the Town of Occoquan. The Town is administered by a Town Manager who reports to the Town Council. The Town Manager directs and oversees all activities of the Town. The Town of Occoquan has a population of approximately 1,100 residents and 80 businesses. In addition, the Town has a downtown historic district that is home to a business district and includes both residential and commercial activities along the Occoquan River. The Town of Occoquan experiences periodic flooding, particularly in the spring and fall, from two primary sources. First among these is the Occoquan River. Flooding associated with spring thaws and rains to the west, and fall hurricanes or tropical storms that create a tidal bore, are fairly common, occurring roughly every other year. Intensity varies significantly, but damage is typically limited to riverfront property and the water rarely reaches the level of Mill Street. Although of understandable concern to riverfront property owners (some of whom have built seawalls), the potential for river-based flooding is fairly predictable, and the combination of weather forecasts and assessments of potential river levels from Fairfax Water (who operates the Occoquan High Dam approximately one mile to the west of the Town) typically provides sufficient advance notice for precautions to be taken. Additionally, most riverfront property owners appear to recognize that periodically high river levels and accompanying flooding are acceptable risks associated with choosing to live on a riverbank. The second primary source of flooding in Occoquan is flash-flooding from two major streams that flow through Town to the Occoquan River -Ballywhack Creek and Boundary Branch. This flooding is much less predictable, affects inland properties in Town, endangers traffic on major streets in Town, and over time has damaged and weakened the Town's aging stormwater infrastructure. Each of these tributaries originates outside of Town, thus drawing from watersheds well beyond Town boundaries, and is significantly affected by development and stormwater practices beyond the Town's control. Sitting at the bottom of hillsides along the banks of the Occoquan River, the Town of Occoquan and its stormwater management system is a recipient of runoff, some uncontrolled, from developments and roadways outside of Occoquan. Sedimentation growth is diminishing the depth of the river adjacent to the shore creating the potential for culvert blockage, navigation hazards, and adversely impacting access to docks and public/private property. The Town of Occoquan has received ARPA grant funding administered by DEQ to complete outfall sediment removal projects and stormwater dredging activities. The Town of Occoquan is seeking a qualified contractor to provide the necessary equipment, materials, and skilled manpower to dredge the designated areas and work in accordance with the plans and specifications provided by the Town. All work shall be completed within 60 days from the agreed upon start time. The Term may be extended with the written consent of the Parties (Town of Occoquan and the contractor). Sediment material (approximately 1600 cubic feet) will be removed from the dredge prism and loaded into sealed gate dump trucks and hauled to an approved disposal site. The Town anticipates awarding a single Contract from this solicitation to the responsible contractor whose Quotation to the solicitation is most advantageous and "best value" to the Town, which may not necessarily be the Quotation offering the lowest price nor receiving the highest technical score. A Quotation, including a signed Quotation form, shall be sent and received by the Town of Occoquan electronically at the email address shown on the cover page of this solicitation. Responses must be received no later than the date and time listed on the cover page of this solicitation. Quotations or other responses in any other form shall not be accepted. Contract Award November 2022.