Invitation to bid: roanoke area waterline replacement project - phase II

The Western Virginia Water Authority is soliciting sealed bids for the Roanoke Area Waterline Replacement Project - Phase II, a single prime contract awarded on a unit price basis. The project encompasses the replacement of approximately 21,000 linear feet of existing 12-inch and smaller water main with new 8-inch and 12-inch water main along with associated appurtenances throughout Roanoke, Virginia. Bidders must submit sealed bids to the Authority's Engineering Services Office, Coulter Building Third Floor, Suite 300, 601 South Jefferson Street, Roanoke, Virginia 24011, by 2:00 p.m. local time on Wednesday, May 27, 2026. A non-mandatory virtual pre-bid conference will be held on Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. via Webex, providing prospective bidders an opportunity to clarify project requirements and technical specifications. All bidding documents must be downloaded from www.westernvawater.org, and technical inquiries should be directed in writing to Stephen Estes at Stephen.Estes@WesternVaWater.org. Bids will be publicly opened and read aloud at the submission address and via virtual Webex meeting, with hard copies required in addition to electronic submissions through eVA. Bid security must be furnished in accordance with the Instructions to Bidders.

This procurement includes specific compliance requirements and set-aside designations aimed at promoting diversity and fair labor practices. The contract is expected to be funded in part by the Virginia Department of Health Drinking Water State Revolving Fund, which imposes particular compliance mandates including adherence to President's Executive Order #11246 regarding nondiscrimination in employment, Executive Orders #12138 and #11625 regarding Minority Owned Business (MBE) and Women Owned Business (WBE) subcontractor utilization, the Civil Rights Act of 1964, President's Executive Order #13658 regarding minimum wages on federally-funded construction projects, the Davis-Bacon Act, and Build America/Buy America Act requirements. Minority Owned Businesses and Women Owned Businesses are actively encouraged to respond to this solicitation. All prospective bidders must provide evidence of authorization to transact business in the Commonwealth of Virginia in accordance with applicable state law and demonstrate compliance with all federal labor and nondiscrimination requirements. No incumbent vendors or budget award values are specified in the available documentation.