IFB-25017-JT find and fix collection system and pump station annual construction services

The City of Suffolk, Virginia has issued an Invitation for Bids (IFB) #25017-JT for annual renewable construction services focused on finding and fixing collection system and pump station infrastructure. The procurement seeks qualified contractors to provide comprehensive labor, materials, equipment, and services for sewer utility projects and sanitary sewer pump station repairs throughout the city. Specific work includes gravity sewer main replacement, pipe lining, lateral repairs, manhole replacement, abandonments, and related infrastructure improvements. The contract term is one year with four potential one-year renewal options, and bids are due by 3:00 PM on October 11, 2024. Evaluation criteria will focus on responsiveness and responsibility, with the city intending to award contracts to the lowest qualified bidders. No individual work order under this contract shall exceed $500,000, and the city plans to establish a pool of multiple contractors who will be selected on a rotating basis for individual projects. The procurement will utilize a hybrid pricing model combining unit rates for predefined work items and time-and-materials rates for unique or emergency work.

There are no specific set-aside designations mentioned in the procurement documents, and the solicitation appears open to all qualified contractors. The city has not identified incumbent vendors or specified restrictions on organizational types that can respond. The bid tabulation reveals potential contract values ranging from approximately $5.8 million to $6.7 million based on initial contractor submissions. Funding will come from the City of Suffolk's Department of Public Utilities budget, with work authorized through individual work orders as needed. The city emphasizes that no minimum amount of work is guaranteed under the contract. Contractors will be required to provide hourly rates for various personnel categories including superintendents, foremen, laborers, pump station mechanics, electricians, and equipment operators. The procurement allows for multiple contract awards, with the city reserving the right to select contractors out of the standard rotation if deemed in the best interest of the municipal government.