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

Question Deadline 12/05/2024-Questions received less than seven (7) days prior to the date for opening of Bids may not be answered. Direct questions to Engineer VIA EMAIL ONLY at CHA Consulting, Inc Attn: Brian Houston, P.E. ehouston@chasolutions.com The Work includes replacement of approximately 11,500 linear feet of 8- and 12-inch water main and associated appurtenances in Glasgow, VA. Bid shall be on a firm unit price basis for each of the Bid Items identified in the Base Bid Schedule of the Bid Form. The Total Base Bid Price will be the cumulative sum of the extension of the bid quantities times the unit prices for each bid item. Bidders shall check for addenda 24-hours or less before submitting a bid. Each Bid shall be accompanied by bid security as described in the Instructions to Bidders. The successful Bidder will be required to furnish performance and payment bonds as described in the General Conditions The Contract Time is defined in the General Conditions and specified in the Agreement. Bidders are required under Section 54-1.1112 of the Code of Virginia to show evidence of Certificate of Registration before their Bid may be considered. The Bidder shall place on the outside of the envelope containing his Bid, the information required by the Instructions to Bidders. The qualifications, resources, and experience of the Bidder in the area of watermain installation are considered to be essential for timely completion of this project. Qualification of Bidder shall also be in accordance with Article 1.3 of Section 002113 Instructions to Bidders. Further, the Owner may make such other investigations as he deems necessary to determine the ability of the Bidder to perform the Work, and the Bidder shall furnish to the Owner all such information and data for this purpose as the Owner may request. The Owner reserves the right to reject any Bid if the evidence submitted by, or investigation of, such Bidder fails to satisfy the Owner that such Bidder is properly qualified to carry out the obligations of the Contract and to complete the Work contemplated therein. Owner reserves the full and unconditional right to waive irregularities and to reject any or all Bids. The successful Bidder shall be determined on the basis of the lowest, responsive, and responsible proposal in accordance with the Instructions to Bidders. The Contract awarded under this Invitation to Bid is expected to be funded in whole or in part from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) of 2021. All ARPA requirements shall be a condition of this Contract. The Successful Bidder shall comply with 40 U.S. Code Chapter 37 - Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act. No Bid may be withdrawn for a period of 60 days after the date of bid opening except in accordance with Section 2.2-4330 of the Code of Virginia, as amended. The Owner, as Contracting Authority, has selected the first procedure for the withdrawal of bids as set forth in the section of the Code as cited above. In accordance with the Code of Virginia, Section 2.2-4343.1, the Owner does not discriminate against faith-based organizations or on any other basis prohibited by state or federal law. The Owner does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, or religion. The Owner encourages participation and bid submission from any Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBE) and/or Minority or Women Business Enterprise (MBE or WBE) capable and otherwise qualified to perform work defined by this construction contract. Bidders are encouraged to advertise solicitation(s) for Disadvantaged Business Enterprises and/or Minority or Women Business Enterprises in local/regional newspapers with wide circulation or similar advertising method during the bid period and include a copy of the affidavit(s) of publication or similar documentation with the Bid.