IFB 2027-027 CSO 70 sewer improvements

The City of Lynchburg, Virginia is requesting sealed bids on CSO 70 Sewer Improvements under IFB 2027-027, with bids due December 8, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. and an optional virtual pre-bid conference on November 3, 2026 at 10:00 a.m.

The scope includes installing approximately 1,200 linear feet of new 24-inch interceptor sewers; abandoning in place existing 12-inch interceptor sewers; replacing approximately 20 linear feet of 15-inch and 20 linear feet of 30-inch sewer; and replacing the existing CSO 70 regulator with solids and floatable control functions. Work occurs within and adjacent to wetlands and creeks and crosses underneath railroad tracks on both public and private properties. Award will be made to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder demonstrating at least five years of experience in similar municipal work and sufficient qualifications, resources, and personnel.

The contractor must comply with all federal, state, and municipal laws and meet any Minority and Disadvantaged Business Enterprise goals established for the project. A bid bond or certified check equal to 5 percent of the base bid amount must accompany each submission. The successful bidder must execute performance and labor/material payment bonds equal to 100 percent of the base bid within ten days of receiving the Notice of Award. Retainage of 5 percent will be withheld from monthly progress payments, with an option to establish an escrow account for retained funds.

The Notice to Proceed is anticipated in Spring 2027, with the contractor required to commence work within ten days and substantially complete all work within 365 calendar days. Liquidated damages are $1,000 per day for each day of completion delay beyond contract time. Clarification requests are due in writing by 3:00 p.m. on November 25, 2026 to Will Ruberry. The City will pay for certain permits and fees including sewer availability fees, easements, railroad flagging services, and VDOT right-of-way permits; the contractor is responsible for all other permits, taxes, and fees.