Fluvanna CC Mechunk Creek Water Intake Improvements

The Virginia Department of General Services is seeking bids for the Mechunk Creek Water Intake Improvements project at the Fluvanna Correctional Center, located in Floyd County. The procurement is an Invitation for Bids (IFB) for comprehensive water intake infrastructure replacement, involving the replacement of existing water intake screen, associated piping, valves, air burst system, remote cellular and internet controls, and electrical power systems. The project also includes dredging of Mechunk Creek near the intake screen. Sealed bids must be submitted electronically through eVA by March 26, 2025, at 2:00 P.M., with a mandatory pre-bid conference scheduled for March 18, 2025, at 2:00 P.M. at the Fluvanna Correctional Center Administration Building. The contract will be awarded on a lump sum basis, incorporating the Total Base Bid Amount plus potential Additive Bid Items at the Owner's discretion. Bidders are required to be registered vendors in eVA and must pay applicable transaction fees.

The solicitation does not explicitly specify set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Performance and Labor and Material Payment Bonds are required for bids exceeding $500,000. Bid documents can be obtained from Austin Brockenbrough & Associates, LLC for a non-refundable fee of $50 per set, with an additional $25 shipping cost if needed, or electronic PDF copies are available at no charge via email request. While specific budget ranges are not detailed in the provided documentation, the comprehensive nature of the water intake improvements suggests a significant capital investment. The project involves replacing existing infrastructure with modern cellular and internet-controlled systems, indicating potential technological upgrades and efficiency improvements for the Fluvanna Correctional Center's water intake capabilities.