INVITATION TO BID:  GRANDIN RD (GUILFORD TO BRANDON) WATER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS
The Western Virginia Water Authority (Authority) will receive sealed Bids for the construction of the GRANDIN ROAD  (GUILFORD TO BRANDON) WATER DISTRIBUTIONSYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS at the Authority’s Engineering Services Office, Coulter Building Third Floor, Suite 300, 601 South Jefferson Street, Roanoke, Virginia, 24011, until 11:00  a.m. local time  on Thursday, May  16, 2024,  at which time the Bids received will be publicly opened and read aloud via virtual Webex meeting shortly after receiving Bids. Minority Owned Businesses (MBEs) and Women Owned Businesses (WBEs) are encouraged to respond.
The Base Bid Project consists of the replacement of approximately 2,235 feet of existing water line with new 12”, 8”, 6”, and 2” water line, installation of new service connections, and related appurtenances as shown on the Plans and as described in the Contract Documents.  The project must be completed within the dates of June 10, 2024, and August 20, 2024.

Bids will be received for a single prime Contract. Bids shall be on a unit price basis as indicated in the Bid Form. Bid security shall be furnished in accordance with the Instructions to Bidders.
Prospective Bidders must examine and download the Bidding Documents at www.westernvawater.org under ‘I AM A…BIDDER/CONTRACTOR/CONSULTANT, Invitations to Bid’.  All questions and technical inquiries must be submitted in writing to the Owner’s primary contact, Randall Fulton (email randall.fulton@WesternVaWater.org).

A mandatory virtual pre-bid conference will be held on Thursday, May 2, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. via a Webex meeting. Prospective Bidders are encouraged to test the provided link to the Webex meeting well in advance of the pre-construction conference to confirm access and compatibility.

Pre-Bid Conference Link

Bid-Opening Conference Link

Bidders are referred to the Code of Virginia § 54.1-1100 et seq. for contractor requirements. Bidders shall provide evidence of authorization to transact business in the Commonwealth of Virginia by providing the identification number issued to Bidder by the State Corporation Commission in accordance with the Code of Virginia § 2.2-4311.2, Title 13.1, Title 50, or as otherwise required by law. The Authority does not discriminate against a bidder or offeror because of race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a service disabled veteran, or any other basis prohibited by state law relating to discrimination in employment. The Authority does not discriminate against faith- based organizations in accordance with the Code of Virginia § 2.2-4343.1. A Bid may be withdrawn in accordance with the Code of Virginia § 2.2-4330 by giving notice in writing of Bidder’s claim of right to withdraw Bid within two business days after the conclusion of the bid opening procedure and submitting original work papers with such notice.

Project Manual

Project Plans G001-G008

Project Plans G009-T102