Notice of Invitation for Bids (DGS-30-256).pdf

DGS-30-256

(Rev. 07/21)

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NOTICE OF

INVITATION FOR BIDS (IFB)

Sealed bids are invited for the construction of the Mechunk Creek Water Intake Improvements (Project 799-B799-

005) at the Fluvanna Correctional Center. The project is generally described as replacement of the existing water intake screen and appurtenances which includes the intake screen, piping, valves, air burst system, remote cellular and internet controls, and associated electrical power system. The work also includes dredging of the Mechunk Creek in the vicinity of the intake screen.

Sealed bids will be received electronically through eVA. The deadline for submitting bids is 2:00 P.M. sharp, as determined by the Bid Officer, on March 26, 2025. The bids will be opened publicly and read aloud beginning at 2:00 P.M., on the following day, via virtual meeting. Please email postmaster@brockenbrough.com to request the link to the virtual meeting.

A Bid Bond is not required. A Standard Performance Bond and a Standard Labor and Material Payment Bond are required when the bid amount is greater than $500,000.

eVA Vendor Registration: The bidder or offeror shall be a registered vendor in eVA. See the attached eVA Vendor Registration Requirements.

Procedures for submitting a bid, claiming an error, withdrawal of bids and other pertinent information are contained in the Instructions to Bidders, which is part of the Invitation for Bids. Withdrawal due to error in bid shall be permitted in accord with Section 9 of the Instructions to Bidders and § 2.2-4330, Code of Virginia. The Owner reserves the right to reject any or all bids.

A pre-bid conference will be held at the Fluvanna Correctional Center Administration Building located at 144 Prison Ln, Troy, VA 22974, on Tuesday, March 18th, 2025, at 2pm. Attendance shall be mandatory for those submitting a bid.

The contract shall be awarded on a lump sum basis as follows: the Total Base Bid Amount including any properly submitted and received bid modifications plus such successive Additive Bid Items as the Owner in its discretion decides to award in the manner set forth in Paragraph 12 of the Instructions to Bidders. ‘Notice of Award’ or ‘Notice of Intent to Award’ will be posted on eVA, Virginia Department of General Services’ central electronic procurement website, at https://eva.virginia.gov.

Contractor registration is required in accordance with Section 54.1-1103 of the Code of Virginia. See the Invitation for Bids for additional qualification requirements.

All executive branch agencies are directed to advance Executive Order 35, dated July 3, 2019.

The Invitation for Bids for the above project, including the drawings and specifications containing the information necessary for bidding, may be obtained from the office of Austin Brockenbrough & Associates, LLC, 1011 Boulder Springs Drive, Suite 200, Richmond, VA 23225, Telephone 804-592-3900 for a non-refundable fee of $50 per set. An additional charge of $25 per set is required for all sets requiring shipment. Electronic pdf copies of documents can be received at no charge by emailing postmaster@brockenbrough.com.

Copies of the Invitation for Bids documents, including the plans and specifications, will also be available for inspection at the following locations:

Austin Brockenbrough & Associates, LLC 1011 Boulder Springs Drive, Suite 200 Richmond, VA 23225

Authorized Official of Owner/Agency Steven Pellei, State Project Manager, 804-263-8265

Attachment: eVA Vendor Registration Requirements mailto:postmaster@brockenbrough.com https://eva.virginia.gov/ mailto:postmaster@brockenbrough.com

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DGS-30-384

(Rev. 01/21)

Vendor eVA Registration Requirements eVA Business-to-Government Vendor Registration, Contracts, and Order: The eVA Internet electronic procurement solution, web site portal www.eVA.virginia.gov, streamlines and automates government purchasing activities in the Commonwealth. The eVA portal is the gateway for vendors to conduct business with state agencies and public bodies. All vendors desiring to provide construction and/or professional services to the Commonwealth shall participate in the eVA Internet e-procurement solution by completing the free eVA Vendor Registration. All bidders or offerors must register in eVA and pay the Vendor Transaction Fees specified below; failure to register will result in their bid/proposal being rejected.

Vendor transaction fees are determined by the date the original purchase order is issued and the current fees can be found on the eVA website at https://eva.virginia.gov/eva-billing.html.

eVA Orders and Contracts: The solicitation/contract will result in one (1) purchase order(s) with the eVA applicable transaction fee assessed for each order.

https://eva.virginia.gov/eva-billing.html