408305 Jefferson Avenue PS Electrical Improvements (BH016400)

Hampton Roads Sanitation District (HRSD) is requesting bids for electrical improvements at the Jefferson Avenue Pump Station in Newport News, Virginia, with bids due September 29, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. local time and a mandatory pre-bid conference on August 26, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. Contractor registration under Virginia Code Title 2.2, Chapter 43 and Title 54.1, Chapter 11 is required.

The scope encompasses installation of 480-volt electrical equipment including separately mounted circuit breakers, automatic transfer switches, mini-power centers, a diesel engine generator with subbase fuel tank, generator docking station, and raceways with associated supports. The contractor will install pre-purchased generator, automatic transfer switch, and generator docking station equipment. Ancillary work includes construction of a metal platform with concrete foundations to elevate electrical equipment, an elevated concrete pad, a retaining wall, regrading, and a service equipment rack. Complex construction sequencing and temporary power provisions are required to maintain continuous pump station operation throughout the project.

Electronic bids must be submitted through HRSD's Oracle ERP system. A 5% bid bond is required with each bid submission. Bids will be opened virtually via conference call. Attendance at the pre-bid conference is optional. The site visit follows immediately after the pre-bid meeting at 300 Terminal Avenue, Newport News.

Vendors must register in the HRSD ERP system prior to bid submission at https://www.hrsd.com/procurement; registration processing takes 24 to 48 hours. Technical questions should be submitted as online discussions within the ERP system. Questions regarding bid submission or system access should be directed to the ERP Help Desk at erphelp@hrsd.com or 757-460-7318, or to Kathy Robinson at Krobinson@hrsd.com. The project engineer is HDR Engineering, Inc., Newport News, Virginia.