Fluvanna CC Water Tank Recoating and Repairs

The Virginia Department of Corrections is seeking sealed bids for the Fluvanna Water Tank Recoating and Repairs Project (Project Code 799-10887-1240), located at the Fluvanna Correctional Center for Women in Troy, Virginia. The procurement involves comprehensive recoating of an existing 300,000-gallon, 165-foot tall elevated water storage tank, along with incidental water piping and valve improvements. A mandatory pre-bid site visit was conducted on February 3, 2025, at 2:00 PM at the facility's Water Treatment Plant, with five contractors in attendance. Electronic bids must be submitted through the eVA platform by 2:00 PM on February 19, 2025, with a virtual bid opening scheduled for 2:00 PM the following day. The contract will be awarded on a lump sum basis, incorporating the Total Base Bid Amount plus potential Additive Bid Items, with specific base bid quantities including 50 linear feet of roof plate seal weld, 30 locations of pit or anomaly seal weld, and 10 patch plate locations. Contractors must provide a Bid Bond, and Performance and Labor/Material Bonds are required for bids exceeding $500,000.

The procurement does not explicitly indicate specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, though it references Executive Order 35 dated July 3, 2019. Contractors must be registered in the eVA system and comply with Section 54.1-1103 of the Code of Virginia for contractor registration. The project involves replacing the existing cathodic protection system with a new MACPU Digital system manufactured by Freeman Industries, Inc. or an approved equivalent, with a minimum 20-year design life for the floating anode system. While no specific budget range is provided, the complexity of the project suggests significant infrastructure investment, including technical specifications for tank disinfection, water piping improvements, and fire protection system coordination. Bidders must work with Johnson Controls Fire Protection for fire alarm system modifications and ensure minimal water system interruptions during valve replacements. Bid documents are available at no charge from Brockenbrough by email or phone, with vendor transaction fees applicable through the eVA platform.