Alternative Onsite Sewage System Installation Project (2022-SWR-36S)

The Virginia state government is seeking bids for an Alternative Onsite Sewage System Installation Project (2022-SWR-36S) in the jurisdictions of Lynchburg City. The contractor shall furnish all labor, supervision, equipment, tools, parts, supplies, and materials to construct alternative onsite sewage systems that meet the specifications of the Virginia Sewage Handling and Disposal Regulations. The project includes septic tank pumpout requirements, tree removal and site clearing, plumbing and electrical work, two years of regulatory operation and maintenance, and proper abandonment of former onsite sewage systems. Contractors must comply with all permitting and licensing requirements from the Department of Professional and Occupational Regulations (DPOR) and obtain final inspections and approvals from the Lynchburg Health Department. The bid response is due on April 29, 2024, and the contract award is expected to be made shortly after.

The contract includes set-aside provisions for DSBSD-certified micro and small businesses, including women-owned and minority-owned businesses. If no DSBSD-certified micro business bid is received, the contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible DSBSD-certified small business bidder if the bid is not more than $100,000. The project is funded through the SWAP (Septic Work Assistance Program) grant, with a total budget of $1,500,000. The winning contractor will be responsible for submitting invoices to the Virginia Department of Health (VDH) and providing detailed project documentation.