Asphalt Storage Tank Replacement

The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT), Staunton District, is requesting bids for removal of an existing asphalt storage tank and furnishing and installation of a new 9,000-gallon fiberglass reinforced plastic tank at the Harrisonburg Residency Office, with bids due October 13, 2026, and a mandatory pre-bid conference and site visit on September 29, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. EDT at the jobsite; attendance is required for bid eligibility. This procurement is set-aside for award priority to Virginia Department of Small Business and Supplier Diversity (DSBSD)-certified micro or small businesses.

The scope includes site preparation, removal and proper disposal of the existing tank with decommissioning certification, and installation of a new Plas-Tanks filament reinforced thermoset plastic tank per ASTM 3299-18 with specified accessories, mechanical installation including heater and instrumentation, exterior insulation, and third-party inspection certification. All bidders must submit a Small Business Subcontracting Plan (SBSP) unless certified as a small or micro business by DSBSD by the bid due date; those lacking DSBSD certification must identify subcontracted portions to certified small businesses.

The bid must be submitted as a firm, fixed lump-sum price including all direct and indirect overhead, supervision, equipment, transportation, crane services, insulation materials, inspection costs, and labor. The contract period runs from date of award through June 1, 2027 (non-renewable), with all work required to be completed and fully operational by April 1, 2027. Contractors must maintain $1,000,000 commercial general liability and workers' compensation insurance, comply with all applicable OSHA and Virginia Occupational Safety and Health (VOSH) standards, provide references for similar work, and obtain written inspection certification prior to final payment. All materials must be new and free from defects with manufacturer warranties; a one-year labor warranty is required. Payment is made within 30 days of invoice receipt and verification of satisfactory work completion under the Virginia Prompt Payment Act. The jobsite is located at 3536 North Valley Pike, Harrisonburg, Virginia 22802 in Rockingham County. Bids are submitted electronically via eVA and opened publicly on October 14, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. EST/EDT via Microsoft Teams.