Asphalt Storage Tank Replacement

The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) is soliciting bids for removal of an existing asphalt storage tank and furnishing and installation of a new 9,000-gallon fiberglass reinforced plastic (FRP) asphalt storage tank at the Harrisonburg Residency Office in Rockingham County, with bids due September 24, 2026 by 5:00 p.m. EST/EDT and a mandatory pre-bid conference and site visit on September 14, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. EDT. Attendance at the pre-bid conference and site visit is a prerequisite for bid submission.

The scope includes site preparation, removal and disposal of the existing tank with certificate of decommissioning, installation of the new tank compliant with ASTM 3299-18, mechanical installation including reconnection of piping and installation of digital level instrumentation, exterior insulation installation, and third-party inspection and certification. All labor, equipment, crane services, and materials are included in a firm, fixed lump-sum price. The new tank must be fully operational by April 1, 2027, with contract completion by June 1, 2027 (non-renewable term).

All bidders not certified as small businesses by the Virginia Department of Small Business and Supplier Diversity (DSBSD) must submit a Small Business Subcontracting Plan identifying work to be subcontracted to DSBSD-certified small businesses. Bidders must provide references and complete required attachments including Virginia State Corporation Commission forms and plastic materials recycled content documentation.

Insurance requirements include workers' compensation at statutory coverage, Commercial General Liability of $1 million per occurrence/$2 million aggregate, and Automobile Liability of $1 million combined single limit. Payment follows the Virginia Prompt Payment Act within 30 days of verified completion. eVA transaction fees of 1 percent capped at $500 apply to DSBSD-certified small businesses and 1 percent capped at $1,500 for non-certified businesses per purchase order. Award will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. A virtual public bid opening is scheduled for September 25, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. EST/EDT.