SGCC Engineered Septic Design-Build

Rockingham County, Virginia is requesting qualifications from Design-Build contractors authorized to conduct business in Virginia to design and construct an engineered septic system for the new Singers Glen Community Center, with submissions due August 5, 2026 at 2:30 p.m. and a shortlist presentation to the Board of Supervisors on August 12.

Applicants must hold proper Virginia licensing, demonstrate at least three years of related business experience without prior contract defaults, and provide documented experience constructing engineered septic systems for community centers or similarly sized facilities. The facility is 5,200 square feet located at 9434 Singers Glen Road, Singers Glen, Virginia.

The scope encompasses all aspects of design and construction, including planning, permitting, engineering, inspections, and construction services to deliver a complete, operational septic system.

RFQ evaluation criteria are ability to provide license and insurance documentation (20 points), capacity to provide services within the specified timeframe (20 points), experience and qualifications of assigned personnel (20 points), overall quality and completeness of submission (20 points), past involvement with similar projects in Virginia (10 points), and professional references (10 points). A minimum of two qualified applicants will receive pre-qualification letters.

Submissions must include a cover letter, company history, written narrative detailing engineered septic system experience, identification of key development team members and their qualifications, three to five project examples completed within the last five years, three business references including a financial institution, and proof of insurance and licensing. Applicants may submit one original and three paper copies or electronic submission with subsequent paper and digital copies to Rebecca Guthrie, Director of Finance, at 20 East Gay Street, Harrisonburg, Virginia 22802.

The County will issue the Design-Build RFP to selected teams by August 14 with a minimum of 30 days for proposal preparation; submissions are due September 18, 2026. RFP interviews are scheduled for the week of September 21, with a final decision on September 23. Payment occurs upon project completion. Funding is contingent on appropriation by the County Board of Supervisors, and the County retains the right to terminate for convenience.