ITB - rehabilitation of the ferrum water treatment plant

The Invitation to Bid (ITB) for the Rehabilitation of the Ferrum Water Treatment Plant is a state and local contract opportunity issued by Floyd County, Virginia, focusing on comprehensive infrastructure restoration. The project scope encompasses extensive pipe work, masonry repairs, and surface treatment processes including blast cleaning and recoating of interior and exterior filter and contact tank surfaces. Specific technical requirements include power washing, hand tool preparation, and complete recoating of pipe work and critical water treatment infrastructure components. The procurement is structured as a competitive bidding process with a posted date of August 26, 2025, and a formal bid submission deadline of September 24, 2025. Potential bidders will need to demonstrate technical expertise in water treatment facility rehabilitation, specialized surface preparation techniques, and industrial coating applications. The project requires precise execution of complex infrastructure restoration tasks that demand advanced technical skills, specialized equipment, and proven experience in municipal water treatment facility improvements.

While specific set-aside designations are not explicitly detailed in the available information, contractors will likely need robust qualifications in municipal infrastructure rehabilitation and water treatment facility restoration. The project is located in Floyd County, Virginia, suggesting potential preference for local or regional contractors with demonstrated capabilities in similar infrastructure projects. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are mentioned in the provided documentation. The scope of work implies a substantial infrastructure investment, though specific budget ranges are not disclosed in the current contract opportunity description. Interested bidders should anticipate a comprehensive technical review process that will evaluate technical competence, previous project experience, proposed methodologies, and capacity to complete the rehabilitation work within specified parameters. Contractors should be prepared to demonstrate comprehensive understanding of water treatment facility restoration techniques, compliance with municipal engineering standards, and ability to minimize operational disruptions during the rehabilitation process.