ITB 2313

The state of Virginia, specifically Arlington County and Union Hall CDP, is seeking bids for Invitation to Bid (ITB) 2313, a project focused on valve insulation at the Fairfax Campus. The procurement requires a vendor to provide all necessary labor, tools, and materials to insulate 139 valves in various locations. Sealed bids are due by February 8, 2024, at 2:00 PM local time. While no pre-bid meeting is currently scheduled, site visits can potentially be coordinated with the technical contact. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with a potential initial one-year term and options to renew for up to four additional one-year periods. The solicitation includes provisions for price adjustments, such as liquid asphalt price modifications based on the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) index and allowances for price increases up to the Consumer Price Index. Bidders are required to submit a bid bond of 5% for bids exceeding $500,000, and performance and payment bonds will be mandatory for the awarded contractor.

The procurement documents do not explicitly specify set-aside designations or restrictions on respondent types. While no incumbent vendors are directly identified for this specific valve insulation project, the bid documents indicate that Augusta Water reserves the right to negotiate with the lowest bidder if their bid exceeds available funds. The bid tabulation from a related paving project shows competitive pricing, with bid amounts ranging from $283,269 to $369,960, which might provide context for potential budget expectations. The solicitation does not provide a specific total contract value or detailed budget range for the valve insulation work. Potential vendors should carefully review all documentation, particularly Attachment D and the ITB 2313 documents, to understand the full scope of work, technical requirements, and submission guidelines for this procurement opportunity.