Laurel Street - Sanitary Sewer Replacement

The City of Emporia, Virginia has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for the Laurel Street Sanitary Sewer Replacement project located in Frederick County, seeking a qualified contractor to replace approximately 1,900 linear feet of 8-inch gravity sewer main and 7 existing manholes. The project requires comprehensive infrastructure rehabilitation, including new PVC sewer pipe installation, manhole replacements, lateral connections, and associated surface restoration. A non-mandatory pre-bid conference is scheduled for March 5th at 2:00 p.m. via Microsoft Teams, with sealed bids due on March 25th at 2:00 p.m. local time. The contract allows 150 calendar days for substantial completion and 180 calendar days for final completion from the Notice to Proceed. Bid evaluation will focus on the lowest responsive and responsible bid, with unit pricing required for specific line items such as sewer pipe installation, manhole components, cleanout installations, subgrade stabilization, and pavement restoration. Contractors must be registered in Virginia and maintain specified insurance coverage.

The procurement does not explicitly indicate specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Bidders must provide a 5% bid security and will be required to furnish performance and payment bonds upon award. While specific budget ranges are not detailed in the documents, the project involves significant infrastructure replacement with comprehensive engineering specifications from CHA Consulting, Inc. Contractors must comply with Virginia Erosion and Sediment Control regulations and City of Emporia standards, demonstrating the need for technical expertise in municipal infrastructure projects. The work will require careful coordination with existing utilities, maintenance of traffic flow, and protection of property access throughout construction. Successful bidders must be prepared to manage complex urban infrastructure replacement while minimizing disruption to the local community. The project drawings indicate work spanning from South Main Street to the eastern section of Laurel Street, suggesting a targeted, focused infrastructure improvement initiative.