25-14-3235TP - air park west WST rehabilitation

Hanover County's Department of Public Utilities is seeking bids for the Air Park West Water Storage Tank (WST) Rehabilitation project through Invitation for Bid (IFB) No. 25-14-3235TP. The procurement requires a comprehensive rehabilitation of an existing water storage tank, encompassing full replacement of exterior coatings, structural modifications, and associated infrastructure work. Specific deliverables include tank coating replacement, structural repairs/modifications, and interior wet-pit repairs, with all work to be completed within 120 calendar days for substantial completion and 150 calendar days for final completion. Bidders must be registered with the Virginia State Corporation Commission and hold appropriate contractor licenses, with a 5% bid bond required for bids exceeding $100,000. The solicitation includes a virtual pre-bid conference on October 15, 2024, and an in-person site visit on October 16, 2024, with sealed bids due by November 8, 2024, prior to 2:00 p.m. Evaluation criteria will focus on identifying the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with the county reserving the right to negotiate if the lowest bid exceeds available funding. Liquidated damages of $150 per day will be assessed for delays in project completion.

The contract opportunity does not specify any specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged business enterprises. Joint venture arrangements are explicitly prohibited, though subcontractors are permitted and must be identified in the bid response. No incumbent vendors are mentioned in the documentation. The project involves rehabilitation of an existing water storage tank within the existing infrastructure, with requirements to potentially modify fencing and external piping as needed. While a specific contract value is not explicitly stated, the comprehensive nature of the rehabilitation suggests a substantial investment in infrastructure improvement. Payment terms require a minimum of 30 days after receipt of an approved invoice, with the successful contractor required to provide performance and payment bonds each equal to 100% of the contract amount. The project will be funded through Hanover County's Department of Public Utilities, with the county reserving the right to adjust the scope or negotiate terms based on available funding.