Ductile Iron Pipe Replacement Northeast Creek Water System Phases 1-5 WA-27-03

The Louisa County Water Authority (LCWA), on behalf of the County of Louisa, Virginia, is requesting bids on the replacement of approximately 40,100 linear feet of 12-inch ductile iron water main with C-900 PVC water line across five phases in the Northeast Creek Water System, with bids due September 29, 2026 at 3:30 p.m. and a mandatory pre-bid conference on September 3, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. at the LCWA office.

The scope includes removal of existing 12-inch ductile iron main, installation of C-900 PVC water line, replacement of 50 gate valve and valve box units across all phases, installation of 100 fire hydrants, connection of 115 water service connections (3/4-inch to 6-inch diameter), and installation of 75 air release valve assemblies. The project spans five phases along Route 22, Route 33, and Industrial Drive throughout Louisa County, with the LCWA determining execution order. All construction and materials must meet the Louisa County Water Authority Water and Sewer Utility Standards.

Contractors must be properly licensed under Virginia law and maintain $1,000,000 in general liability and automobile liability coverage, with the County of Louisa and the LCWA named as additional insureds. Bidders must submit a 5 percent bid bond and execute Performance and Payment Bonds in the full contract amount, plus an Erosion and Sedimentation Control Performance Bond. Contractors bear all project costs, including permits and government fees, and must comply with Virginia Department of Transportation permit requirements for public right-of-way work.

The contract period runs from a to-be-determined start date through completion, with no renewal options. The LCWA incorporates its Master Contract General Conditions Agreement, which is not subject to modification. Written questions are due by September 10, 2026, with clarifications issued by September 17, 2026. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder and may be awarded in part or in whole.