Mason Mill Waterline Extension

The Western Virginia Water Authority is soliciting bids for the Mason Mill Waterline Extension, a water infrastructure project in Roanoke, Virginia, with bids due September 9, 2026, and a non-mandatory pre-bid conference via Webex on August 26, 2026, at 2:00 p.m.

The scope includes approximately 2,340 linear feet of 8-inch ductile iron waterline installation, reconnection of approximately 23 water services, installation of 1 pressure reducing valve vault, 3 fire hydrants, 2 air release valves, removal of 2 existing fire hydrants, and associated appurtenances including gate valves, blow-off valves, and water meter installations. Bids are solicited on a unit price basis for a single prime contract covering 16 line items. The Authority will award to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder.

Contractors must be authorized to do business in Virginia and provide evidence of state contractor licensure. Compliance with state employment discrimination, drug-free workplace, and immigration law requirements is mandatory. Special provisions apply for work conducted within City of Roanoke jurisdictions, Virginia Department of Transportation corridors, Norfolk Southern property, and Clean Water Act regulated areas. Work must meet Western Virginia Water Authority erosion and sediment control standards.

The successful contractor must achieve substantial completion within 120 calendar days and final completion within 150 calendar days from contract commencement, with liquidated damages of $750 per day for delays in substantial completion and $500 per day for delays in final completion. Performance and payment bonds are required prior to contract execution. Progress payments will be made monthly at 95 percent of work completed value with 5 percent retainage, increasing to 100 percent upon substantial completion less punch list items, with final payment upon work acceptance. Bid security in the form of a performance bond is required. Bidding documents are available on the Authority's website; sealed bids open September 9, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. at the Authority's Engineering Services Office in Roanoke.