SE Water Tank Infrastructure Improvements - 2. 0 Water Storage Tank

The City of Petersburg, Virginia is soliciting bids for the construction of a 2.0 million gallon water storage tank as part of the SE Water Infrastructure Improvements project. The project involves the construction of the new water storage tank located at 2975 Frontage Road in Petersburg. The successful contractor will be responsible for all aspects of the tank construction, including site work, piping, valves, and coating systems. A non-mandatory pre-bid conference will be held on November 29, 2023, and bids are due by December 21, 2023. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with an anticipated project duration of 18 months from the notice to proceed. The project is partially funded by the U.S. Department of Commerce, Economic Development Administration and is subject to federal regulations, including the Davis-Bacon Act for prevailing wages.

The solicitation does not specify any set-aside designations, but it does encourage participation from minority and women-owned businesses. The current incumbent contractor is not identified. The estimated budget for the project is not provided, but the pricing will be based on a lump sum bid from the contractor. The procurement will also require the successful bidder to comply with various EDA requirements, including affirmative action and equal employment opportunity provisions, as well as project signage and lobbying disclosure.