IFB 2026-007-91200Ararat Watershed Dams 2,28, 63 Advertisement for Bids (4.22.26).pdf

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IFB 2026-007-91200
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IFB-120686
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Patrick County, Virginia

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This is an Invitation for Bids (IFB) issued by Patrick County, Virginia, for riser maintenance repairs at three Ararat Watershed Dams (Dams 2, 28, and 63). The project requires contractors to furnish all materials, labor, tools, and equipment necessary to complete the specified work at each site. At Dams 2 and 63, work includes replacement of the existing low-level drain gate, stem, stem guide and operator; replacement of the existing trash rack with new stainless steel trash rack; and sediment relocation around the riser to access the low-level drain gate. At Dam 28, work includes replacement of the existing low-level drain gate, stem, stem guide and operator, and replacement of the existing reservoir drain inlet trash rack. Sealed bids are due on June 16, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. local time at the Patrick County Administrator's Office (106 Rucker Street, Suite 218, Stuart, VA 24171), with public opening and reading of bids to follow at the Patrick County Administration Building. An optional pre-bid conference and site visit is scheduled for June 2, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. at the Ararat Ruritan Building (4711 Ararat Highway, Ararat, VA 24053), with alternate site visit dates available by contacting Mr. Mark A. Vernon. The bidding documents are available in digital PDF format from Maridee Romero-Graves, P.E., at Schnabel Engineering, LLC, with no plan deposit required.

Contractors must be properly licensed in the Commonwealth of Virginia in accordance with Title 54.1, Subtitle II, Chapter 11 of the Code of Virginia. The VA DCR Dam Safety Alteration Permit and USACE Nationwide 404 Permit are anticipated to be approved prior to construction start. The invitation specifies that neither the Owner nor Engineer will be responsible for bidding documents obtained from sources other than the Issuing Office, and printed sets of bid documents will not be issued. Patrick County reserves the right to cancel or reject any invitation to bid or bids if determined to be in the best interest of the Owner, including incomplete, conditional, obscure, or non-conforming bids, or may waive such irregularities at the Owner's option.

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Riser Maintenance Repairs EJCDC C-111 Ararat Watershed Dams 2, 28 and 63

EJCDC® C-111, Invitation 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.

INVITATION FOR BIDS

Patrick County Stuart, Virginia

Riser Maintenance Repairs for Ararat Watershed Dams 2, 28 and 63

IFB# 2026-007-91200

General Notice

The Patrick County, VA (Owner) is requesting Bids for the construction of the following Project Title:

Riser Maintenance Repairs for Ararat Watershed Dams 2, 28 and 63

Sealed Bids for the construction of the Project will be received at the:

Office of the County Administrator

106 Rucker Street, Suite 218

Stuart, VA 24171

Attention: Mr. Mark A. Vernon, Project Manager

No electronic bids will be accepted. Sealed Bids are due before 2:00p.m. local time on (June 16, 2026) after which the bids will be publicly opened and publicly read aloud in the:

Patrick County Administration Building

106 Rucker Street

Second Floor Conference Room

Stuart, VA 24171

Contractors are hereby notified that they must be properly licensed in the Commonwealth of Virginia in accordance with Title 54.1, Subtitle II, Chapter 11 of the Code of Virginia.

The Project includes furnishing all materials, labor, tools, and equipment necessary to construct the works of improvement at each site as shown on the plans and specifications. General items of work at each site are shown below.

Dam 2 and Dam 63

• Replacement of the existing low-level drain gate, stem, stem guide and operator.

• Replacement of the existing trash rack with a new stainless steel trash rack.

• Sediment relocation around the riser to access the low-level drain gate.

Dam 28

• Replacement of the existing low-level drain gate, stem, stem guide and operator.

• Replacement of the existing reservoir drain inlet trash rack.

It is anticipated that the following permits will be approved prior to start of construction:

• VA DCR Dam Safety Alteration Permit

• USACE Nationwide 404 Permit

Riser Maintenance Repairs EJCDC C-111 Ararat Watershed Dams 2, 28 and 63

EJCDC® C-111, Invitation 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.

Obtaining the Bidding Documents

Information and Bidding Documents for the Project can be obtained in digital format (PDF) from the Issuing Office of the Engineer during normal office hours (Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM). No plan deposit is required. Neither Owner nor Engineer will be responsible for Bidding Documents, including addenda, if any, obtained from other sources. Printed sets of the Bid Documents will not be issued.

Contact information for the Issuing Office is as follows:

Maridee Romero-Graves, P.E.

Schnabel Engineering, LLC 11 A Oak Branch Drive Greensboro, NC 27407 Attn: Maridee Romero-Graves, P.E.

Email mgraves@schnabel-eng.com Phone (336) 274-9456

Optional Pre-bid Conference and Site Visit

An optional Pre-Bid conference has been scheduled for June 2, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. local time. The Pre- Bid conference will be held at the:

Ararat Ruritan Building

4711 Ararat Highway

Ararat VA, 24053

A site visit to the dams will be conducted following the pre-bid meeting. Contractors wishing to schedule a visit on an alternate date should contact Mr. Mark A. Vernon at (276) 694‑6094 or by email at mvernon@co.patrick.va.us to make arrangements for access to the sites.

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.

Cancellation

An invitation to bid or any and all bids may be canceled or rejected when it is determined that it is in the best interest of the Owner to do so. Any bid which is incomplete, conditional, obscure, or which is not in conformance with the specifications may be rejected, or any such irregularities may be waived at the option of the Owner.

This Advertisement is issued by:

Owner: Patrick County By: Michael McGuinness Title: County Administrator Date: May 12, 2026 mailto:mgraves@schnabel-eng.com mailto:mvernon@co.patrick.va.us

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