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EJCDC® C-111, Advertisement for Bids for Construction Contract.

Copyright© 2018 National Society of Professional Engineers, American Council of Engineering Companies, and American Society of Civil Engineers. All rights reserved.

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS

WYTHE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

WYTHE COUNTY, VIRGINIA

JACKSON ELEMENTARY LIFT STATION

General Notice

Wythe County Board of Supervisors (Owner) is requesting Bids for the construction of the following Project:

Jackson Elementary Lift Station T20-11207

Bids for the construction of the Project will be received at the Wythe County Board of Supervisors ATTN: Will Lawrence, located at 340 S. 6th Street, Wytheville, VA 24382, until Wednesday, August 12, 2026 at 3:00 PM local time. At that time the Bids received will be publicly opened and read. Bids may be submitted electronically at www.eva.virginia.gov but one single hard copy must be received as stated in the bidding instructions.

The Project includes the following Work:

Installation of a duplex grinder pump station, approximately 5,600 LF of 2” sanitary force main and all related appurtenances, and abandonment of the existing sanitary tanks and drain field.

Bids are requested for the following Contract: Jackson Elementary Lift Station

The Work will be substantially completed within 90 calendar days after the date when the Contract Times commence to run, and completed and ready for final payment within 120 days after the date when the Contract Times commence to run.

Liquidated damages shall be $1,000 per day.

Obtaining the Bidding Documents

Information and Bidding Documents for the Project can be found at the following designated website:

QuestCDN: https://tinyurl.com/zu5z8553 or www.thethrashergroup.com

Bidding Documents may be downloaded from the designated website. Prospective Bidders are urged to register with the designated website as a plan holder, even if Bidding Documents are obtained from a plan room or source other than the designated website in either electronic or paper format. The designated website will be updated periodically with addenda, lists of registered plan holders, reports, and other information relevant to submitting a Bid for the Project. All official notifications, addenda, and other Bidding Documents will be offered only through the designated website. Neither Owner nor Engineer will be responsible for Bidding Documents, including addenda, if any, obtained from sources other than the designated website.

The Issuing Office for the Bidding Documents is:

The Thrasher Group, Inc.

220 N. Kanawha Street, Suite 4

Beckley, WV 25801

Prospective Bidders may obtain or examine the Bidding Documents at the Issuing Office on Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, and may obtain copies of the Bidding Documents from the Issuing Office as described below.

Printed copies of the Bidding Documents may be obtained from the Issuing Office by paying the amount of each set listed below.

http://www.eva.virginia.gov/ https://tinyurl.com/zu5z8553 http://www.thethrashergroup.com/

Copyright© 2018 National Society of Professional Engineers, American Council of Engineering Companies, Bidding Documents may be purchased from the Issuing Office during the hours indicated above. Cost does not include shipping charges. Upon Issuing Office’s receipt of payment, printed Bidding Documents or electronic documents will be transmitted to the prospective Bidder. The shipping charge amount will depend on the shipping method requested. Bidding

Documents are available for purchase in the following formats:

• Bidding Documents issued as hard copy full-size drawings and hard copy specifications, are available for $150.00 per set.

• Bidding Documents issued as digital drawings and digital specifications, are available for $40.00 per set via the following link:

QuestCDN: https://tinyurl.com/zu5z8553

Amounts paid are not subject to refund.

Partial sets of Bidding Documents will not be available from the Issuing Office. Neither Owner nor Engineer will be responsible for full or partial sets of Bidding Documents, including Addenda if any, obtained from sources other than the

Issuing Office.

Bidding Documents also may be examined at

Wythe County Board of Supervisors The Thrasher Group, Inc.

340 S. 6th Street 220 N. Kanawha Street, Suite 4

Wytheville, VA 24382 Beckley, WV 25801 A two envelope system will be used.

Envelope No. 1 must have the following information presented on the front:

Name and address of Bidder

Bid on Contract – Jackson Elementary Lift Station Received by the Wythe County Board of Supervisors

Envelope No. 2 labeled “Bid Proposal” shall also be placed inside of Envelope #1.

Envelope No. 1 will be opened first and the Bid Opening Requirement items checked for compliance as outlined on the Bid

Opening Checklist on page BOR - 1 of these contract documents. If such documents are found to be in order, Envelope No.

2 “Bid Proposal”, will then be opened and will be publicly read aloud. If the documents required to be contained in Envelope

No. 1 are not in order, Envelope No. 2 “Bid Proposal” will not be opened and the Bid will be considered non-responsive and will be returned to the Bidder.

Nondiscrimination in Employment – Bidders on this work will be required to comply with the President’s Executive Order

No. 11246. The requirements for bidders and contractors under this order are explained in the specifications. Bidders do not or will not maintain or provide for their employees any facilities that are segregated based on race, color, creed, or national origin.

DBE Requirements – Each Bidder must fully comply with the requirements, terms, and conditions as set forth in the contract documents to achieve Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) participation during the performance of this contract. The bidder commits itself to the program for DBE participation and all other requirements, terms, and conditions of the bid conditions by submitting a properly signed bid.

The bidder agrees to make “good faith efforts” to sub-contract a portion of the total value of the contract to disadvantaged businesses. This shall be done in compliance with the six (6) affirmative steps as outlined in 40 CFR 31.36(e). Failure to demonstrate positive efforts to do so may lead to rejection of bids. For the purpose of this program, the term “subcontractor” includes all construction, modification, and service work contracted for by the bidder in the execution of the work under this contract.

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Copyright© 2018 National Society of Professional Engineers, American Council of Engineering Companies, Minority Business Enterprise/Women Business Enterprise – Bidders on this work will be required to comply with the

President’s Executive Order No. 12138 and 11625. The requirements for bidders and contractors under this order are explained in the specifications.

Civil Rights Act of 1964 – The Contractor and any subcontractors shall not, on the grounds of race, color, or national origin, or sex, exclude from participation in, deny the benefits of, or subject to discrimination, any person under any program or activity receiving federal financial assistance.

Notice of Federal Wage Requirements – The contractor and its subcontractors shall comply with provisions of the Davis-

Bacon Act and Related Acts. Federal minimum wage laws are applicable to all construction contracts in excess of $2,000.

The Davis-Bacon Act stipulates that all laborers and mechanics employed by the contractor or subcontractors on federally assisted projects shall be paid wages at rates not less than those prevailing on similar construction in the area as determined by the Secretary of Labor. The contractor and its subcontractors shall comply with provisions of the Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act generally applicable to any contracts in excess of $100,000. Wage rates specified in the applicable wage determination (Attachment 4) for this construction trade and geographic area are required as part of this contract. The wage determination(s) must be posted at the site of the work in a prominent and accessible place. The contractor will also post the Department of Labor poster “Employee Rights under the Davis- Bacon Act” (www.wagehour.dol.gov).

American Iron and Steel Requirements – P.L. 113-76 Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2014 (ACT), includes an “American

Iron and Steel” (AIS) requirement in section 436 that requires Virginia Clean Water Revolving Loan Fund (VCWRLF) and

Drinking Water Revolving Loan Fund (DWRLF) assistance recipients to use iron and steel products that are produced in the United States for projects for the construction, alteration, maintenance, or repair of a public water system or treatment works.

Suspension and Debarment – Recipient shall not entertain the use of businesses that are listed on the “System for Award

Management” (SAM) at www.Sam.gov in accordance with 2 CFR Part 1532 and Subpart B and C of 2 CFR Part 180.

A bidder may not withdraw his bid for a period of ninety (90) days after the date set for the opening of bids.

Bids shall be accompanied by a certified check or bid bond payable to Wythe County Board of Supervisors in an amount equal to five percent (5%) of the base bid.

Contractor is required for every contract over $10,000 the contractor must maintain a drug-free workplace. During the performance of this contract, the contractor agrees to (i) provide a drug-free workplace for the contractor’s employees; (ii) post in conspicuous places, available to employees and applicants for employment, a statement notifying employees that the unlawful manufacture, sale, distribution, dispensation, possession, or use of a controlled substance or marijuana is prohibited in the contractor’s workplace and specifying the actions that will be taken against employees for violations of such prohibition; (iii) state in all solicitations or advertisements for employees placed by or on behalf of the contractor that the contractor maintains a drug-free workplace; and (iv) include the provisions of the foregoing clauses in every subcontract or purchase order of over $10,000, so that the provisions will be binding upon each subcontractor or vendor.

If a Contract for one hundred twenty thousand dollars ($120,000) or more is bid, or if the total value of all construction, removal, repair, or improvements undertaken by the bidder within any twelve-month period is seven hundred fifty thousand dollars ($750,000) or more, the bidder is required under Title 54.1, Chapter 11, Code of Virginia (1950) as amended, to show evidence of being licensed as a "Class A Contractor". If a contract of ten thousand dollars ($10,000) or more but less than one hundred twenty thousand dollars ($120,000), or if the total value of all construction, removal, repair, or improvements undertaken by the bidder within any twelve-month period is one hundred fifty thousand dollars ($150,000) or more, the bidder is required to show evidence of being licensed as a "Class B Contractor". Subcontractors shall also have the appropriate license depending upon the value of work performed.

Bids received after the scheduled closing time for the reception of bids will be returned unopened to the bidders.

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Copyright© 2018 National Society of Professional Engineers, American Council of Engineering Companies, The Wythe County Board of Supervisors reserves the right to reject any and all bids.

Pre-bid Conference

A pre-bid conference for the Project will be held on Tuesday, July 21, 2026 at 3:00 PM at Wythe County Board of

Supervisors, 340 S. 6th Street, Wytheville, VA 24382. Attendance at the pre-bid conference is encouraged but not required.

Instructions to Bidders.

For all further requirements regarding bid submittal, qualifications, procedures, and contract award, refer to the Instructions to Bidders that are included in the Bidding Documents.

This Advertisement is issued by:

Owner: Wythe County Board of Supervisors

By: Don Crisp

Title: Director of Utilities

Date: June 2, 2026