Adams Street - Sanitary Sewer Replacement

The City of Emporia, Virginia is seeking bids for the Adams Street Sanitary Sewer Replacement project, an infrastructure improvement initiative located in Frederick County. The procurement is structured as an Invitation for Bids (IFB) for replacing approximately 490 linear feet of 8-inch gravity sewer main and three existing manholes. The project requires comprehensive construction services, including traffic control, surveying, erosion and sediment control, site restoration, and complete installation of new sewer infrastructure. Bids are due on March 25, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. local time, with submissions accepted electronically via eVA or physically at 201 South Main Street. A non-mandatory pre-bid conference will be held on March 5th at 2:00 p.m. via Microsoft Teams. The contract demands substantial completion within 90 calendar days after commencement, with final completion required within 120 calendar days. The award will be based on the lowest responsive and responsible bid price, with liquidated damages of $750 per day for substantial completion delays and $500 per day for final completion delays.

The procurement appears to have no specific set-aside designations or restrictions on bidding organizations. Contractors must obtain and maintain performance and payment bonds equal to the contract price and provide required insurance coverage. The project documents, prepared by CHA Companies, indicate engineering specifications for materials including precast concrete manholes, watertight frames and covers, PVC sewer pipe, and comprehensive site restoration requirements. While specific funding sources are not explicitly detailed, the project seems to be funded through city sources. The total project scope involves replacing existing sanitary sewer infrastructure with new components, requiring strict adherence to City of Emporia standards, VDOT specifications, and applicable state and local requirements. Contractors will need to demonstrate technical capability in municipal infrastructure replacement, erosion control implementation, and ability to coordinate with existing utility systems during construction.