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

**As of May 23, 2024 this project has not yet been awarded. A timeline for award has not yet been established. Background The Newport News Waterworks (Waterworks), a department of the City of Newport News, owns and operates water treatment plants and distribution facilities, including the exposed pipe crossing at Site No. 5 located at Beach Road over Long Creek in Hampton, VA 23664. The protective coating and pipe supports are showing signs of deterioration, and the water main is undersized for future needs. This solicitation is for removing and replacing the exposed pipe and supports and installing appurtenances and pipe insulation. This is vital to improving customers' water service. Question Deadline: 03/29/2024 at 1:00 PM ET, Questions regarding this Invitation for Bid (IFB) must be submitted in writing through the OpenGov Procurement Question/Answer Tab via the City's e-Procurement portal There is not a pre-bid conference scheduled for this project. Work to be completed in: 120 Days (Substantial), 30 Days (Final). Liquidated Damages: $500.00 per calendar day after time for Substantial Completion has expired. $250.00 per calendar day after time for Final Completion has expired. Performance Bond: 100%. Payment Bond: 100%. Bid Security: 5%. Contract/Agreement Following award, a contract will be executed between the Contractor and the City. A sample contract is included in this Invitation for Bid. Do not return the sample contract with the bid; it is provided for informational purposes only Insurance The Contractor shall maintain adequate liability insurance, which shall protect and save harmless the City of Newport News, Virginia, and its officials from all suits and actions of every kind and description arising from injury or damage to persons and property in the prosecution of said work or in failure to properly safeguard same, and from all claims arising under the workmen's compensation laws. Following award of the contract, the Contractor shall furnish proof of said insurance prior to commencement of services. Prior to submitting a bid, ensure that your firm fully understands the City's insurance requirements, your carrier is properly rated and that your carrier can provide the required insurance and endorsements. Contractor shall have seven (7) days from the date of the City's request to provide insurance certificates and endorsements. Failure to provide the certificates and endorsements within this timeframe may be cause for the City to rescind award of a contract and hold the original Bidder/Offeror liable for excess costs