Cast iron water line replacement project - phase 1

BVU Authority is requesting bids for the Cast Iron Water Line Replacement Project — Phase 1, involving open-cut installation of approximately 16,100 linear feet of ductile iron water line, 22 fire hydrant assemblies, 7 blow-off valves, and associated appurtenances in Bristol, Virginia, with bids due November 5, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. and a pre-bid conference scheduled for October 20, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. MBE/WBE firms are encouraged to submit bids and must submit compliance checklists and evidence of participation solicitation efforts.

The scope includes waterline installation in 12-inch and smaller diameters, gate valves, air release valves, concrete encasement, service reconnections, and stream crossings. Work must be substantially completed within 365 calendar days after contract commencement and fully completed within 395 calendar days. Bidders must comply with the Davis-Bacon Act, Build America Buy America (BABA) Act provisions, and American Iron and Steel (AIS) requirements.

Bids will be received on a single prime contract, lump sum and unit price basis, and awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. Bid security must equal 5 percent of the maximum bid price in the form of a bid bond. The contract includes liquidated damages of $500 per day for failure to meet substantial completion and final completion dates. Apparent successful bidders must provide qualification statements, subcontractor lists, and surety information within five days of bid opening and execute performance and payment bonds within 15 days of the Notice of Award.

Bidding documents are available electronically through QuestCDN (www.questCDN.com, QuestCDN #10343538) for a $50 nonrefundable fee or in printed form from Rinker Design Associates for $200 per set. Contact Jennifer Carter at (276) 206-8571 or jennifer.carter@rdacivil.com for document access. The project is funded by the Virginia Department of Health.