Arlington National Cemetery (ANC) Sanitary Sewer Renovation

The Norfolk District, Corps of Engineers is contemplating a firm-fixed-price contract for the Sanitary Sewer Renovation, Arlington National Cemetery (ANC), Arlington, Virginia. The work includes repairing, replacing, installing, or abandoning existing six-inch (6”), eight-inch (8”), ten-inch (10”), and twelve inch (12”) diameter sanitary sewer piping and associated manholes located at Arlington National Cemetery (ANC) and two adjacent areas. The approximate pipe length is 9,800 linear feet. Pipe repair work shall consist of clearing debris obstacles and replacing failed sections (point repair) to upsizing pipe segments. After all necessary grouting and replacement of failed pipes and manholes are completed, the entire 9,800 linear feet of pipe and manholes shall be rehabilitated using commercial trenchless technology methods to extend the useful life of the sanitary sewer system. Manholes currently buried below existing ground level should be raised and new manholes should be installed where existing piping connections have been made without a manhole.

This sewer system runs through or is adjacent to some sensitive areas in the cemetery and cemetery-adjacent property. Some of the sewer goes through the Arlington Woods, which is an old growth forest owned by the National Park Service (NPS). NPS requirements for the construction contractor need to be established during design. Permits to work on NPS land will be required. Some of the sewer runs along Route 110, close to or in the right of way. These pipes will be lined. However, one section of collapsed pipe will need to open cut and trench for replacement. Contact with Virginia Department of Transportation through ANC will be required if the sewer lines are within the right of way. Additional permits may be required. ANC has determined that archeologically sensitive areas will not be encountered; therefore, this project will not require an archeological monitor.