Mt. Zion Rustic Sewer Replacement

The Mt. Zion Rustic Sewer Replacement project is a critical infrastructure improvement initiative for Carroll County, Virginia, focusing on replacing the existing Mt. Zion AirVac system along Wilcox Neck Road with a comprehensive new sewer conveyance system. The procurement involves installing a low-pressure sewer infrastructure that includes 57 simplex grinder pump stations for existing homes, a submersible duplex pump station at the current Mt. Zion AirVac system location, and constructing a new force main pipeline from the intersection of Wilcox Neck Road and John Tyler Memorial Highway to the Hideaway Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP). Construction methodologies will encompass both Jack and Bore and directional drilling techniques to ensure efficient and minimally invasive installation. The project's primary objective is to enhance sewer flow management and infrastructure reliability for residents along Wilcox Neck Road, with the ultimate goal of discharging wastewater to the existing Hideaway WWTP in Charles City County. The contract opportunity was posted on October 3, 2025, with proposals due by November 6, 2025, providing potential bidders approximately one month to prepare and submit comprehensive project proposals.

While specific set-aside designations are not explicitly detailed in the provided documentation, the project appears to be a standard municipal infrastructure procurement targeting qualified engineering and construction firms with expertise in wastewater system design and installation. The project involves integrating new infrastructure with the existing Hideaway WWTP and requires contractors to demonstrate technical proficiency in low-pressure sewer systems, grinder pump station installation, and advanced pipeline construction techniques. Potential bidders should possess significant experience in municipal utility infrastructure projects, environmental compliance, and specialized drilling methodologies. Though a specific budget range is not provided, infrastructure projects of this complexity typically represent substantial municipal investments, likely ranging from several hundred thousand to potentially multiple millions of dollars depending on final engineering specifications and site conditions. Contractors will need to demonstrate comprehensive understanding of local geological conditions, wastewater management regulations, and the ability to minimize disruption to existing residential infrastructure during system replacement.