Pump Station 43 Replacement

The City of Chesapeake Department of Public Utilities is requesting sealed bids for Pump Station #43 Replacement under IFB #27-014-2230, with bids due October 27, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. EST and a mandatory pre-bid conference on October 2, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. EST (in person at City Hall, 306 Cedar Road, or via Zoom).

The scope includes installation of approximately 2,200 linear feet of 6-inch discharge pipe and 30 linear feet of 8-inch influent force main sewer, new rail-mounted submersible pumps and pump wells, pump well connections, separate valve vaults, and associated improvements. Bid documents incorporate the Hampton Roads Planning District Commission Regional Construction Standards, Sixth Edition, with project-specific modifications in Section 110. The contractor must achieve substantial completion within 315 days and final completion within 345 days. Liquidated damages are $1,000 per calendar day for delays in either milestone.

Bidders must submit unit pricing for 37 line items spanning demolition, excavation, asphalt concrete, force main installation, bypass pumping, and electrical and pump control equipment. A 5% bid security (bid bond, certified check, or cash escrow) is required with proposal submission. Upon award, the contractor must provide an Erosion and Sediment Control Surety Bond. Performance and payment bonds are required at 100% of contract value. Virginia contractor registration and State Corporation Commission identification numbers are mandatory.

Written questions are due October 9, 2026 at noon through the OpenGov E-Procurement portal. Electronic bid submission through OpenGov is mandatory; bids submitted by other methods will not be accepted. Sealed bids will be opened publicly via Zoom at 2:15 p.m. on October 27. The City reserves the right to reject any or all bids, waive minor informalities, and negotiate with the lowest responsive and responsible bidder if bids exceed available funds by no more than 5%.