IFB-27-14-3361NS - Hickory Hill Water Infrastructure Improvement - Phase 1

Hanover County is requesting bids for construction of approximately 3,150 linear feet of 20-inch-diameter waterline and supporting structures under IFB-27-14-3361NS, with bids due August 3, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. and an optional pre-bid conference and site visit on July 14, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. at 10486 Hickory Hill Road, Ashland, Virginia. All written questions are due July 17, 2026 at or before 10:00 a.m.

Bidders must hold Virginia Class A contractor licensure and demonstrate that they have served as prime contractor on a minimum of three similar projects within the last ten years, with at least one completed within the last five years. Bidders must have been in business under their present company name for a minimum of five years without default declarations and must be bondable to 100 percent of the contract sum for both performance and payment bonds. A project manager and site superintendent are required, both having held similar positions on comparable projects within the last five years.

The work encompasses clearing and grubbing, excavation of hardpan and rock, waterline installation using various configurations (in-situ backfill, select backfill, and jack and bore carrier pipe), steel casing pipe installation, connection to existing water mains, fire hydrant assembly installation, and permanent grading and seeding. The bid chart itemizes 13 base bid items with specific quantities, including 2,390 linear feet of 20-inch DIP Class 51 waterline and 745 linear feet of jack and bore work.

Bidders must submit a 5 percent bid surety via cash, certified check, or bid bond. Upon contract award exceeding $200,000, contractors must deliver 100 percent performance and payment bonds within fifteen days of notice of award. Bids must remain valid for sixty days. The County will issue a Notice of Award within ninety calendar days after bid opening. Project Manual and Contract Drawings are available electronically through Virginia's eVA website beginning July 7, 2026, and all addenda will be posted at least five working days prior to the bid receipt date.