Surface Water Treatment Plant Filter Media Replacement & Improvements

Gloucester County, Virginia is requesting bids on surface water treatment plant filter media replacement and improvements under IFB #26-022-CJ, with bids due May 28, 2026 at 2:00 PM and a non-mandatory pre-bid conference and site visit on May 12, 2026 at 10:00 AM.

The 2 million gallon per day surface water treatment plant near Beaverdam Reservoir supplies drinking water to county residents and businesses. The scope includes replacing filter media in two 13.5' × 13.5' (182 sq ft) filtration basins; removing and replacing two 18-inch flanged butterfly valves for the filter influent channels; replacing four 14-inch mud valves with extension stems and 2-inch square operating nuts in the clarifier effluent channel; and furnishing and installing two aluminum stop gate systems in the clarifier effluent troughs. Work is performed at 8214 Reservoir Ridge Road, Gloucester, VA 23061. Contractors must be licensed as Virginia Class A, B, or C depending on contract value and must comply with prevailing wage requirements where applicable.

Substantial completion is required within 150 calendar days after receipt of materials. The County will not provide subsurface boring data; bidders are responsible for site investigations. Bid bonds of 5% are required for bids exceeding $100,000. Performance and labor/material payment bonds equal to the contract amount are mandatory. Contractors must maintain workers' compensation insurance at statutory rates and commercial general liability insurance of $1 million per occurrence with the County named as additional insured. Liquidated damages are assessed at $1,500 per day for delays beyond the specified completion time. Payment terms are net 45 days following approval by the County Engineer.

Award will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder based on ability, capacity, skill, character, integrity, reputation, experience, quality of previous performance, and financial resources. Questions are due May 18, 2026 at 4:00 PM. The County reserves the right to reject any and all bids and award in whole or in part.