Town of Stanley - Pond Avenue VDH SWAP Sewer Project

The Town of Stanley, Virginia is requesting sealed bids for complete abandonment of an existing residential septic system at 314 Pond Avenue and installation of a new sewer grinder pump station, sewer force main, house lateral connection, and integration into the existing municipal sewer system, with bids due September 23, 2026 at 3:00 PM and a pre-bid conference on September 2, 2026 at 10:00 AM at the end of Chapel Village Road.

The scope encompasses septic system abandonment and new gravity or pressure sewer infrastructure to connect the single residential property to the Town's existing sewer system. The project is funded through the Virginia Department of Health and administered by the Town of Stanley. The engineer of record is Racey Engineering, PLLC, with Gary L. Shirley as project manager. Bidders must submit questions in writing to Troy Cave at tcave@raceyengineering.com; responses will be issued as addenda. Addendum 1 was posted September 1, 2026 and must be acknowledged in bid submissions.

The bid structure requires a lump sum base bid for all labor, services, and equipment plus a unit price additive for unsuitable or rock trench excavation estimated at 30 cubic yards. Bid security of 5% of the total base bid price is required in the form of a certified check, bank money order, or bid bond. The successful bidder must provide performance and payment bonds within 15 days of award notice. Substantial completion is due by November 30, 2026, and final completion by December 15, 2026. Liquidated damages are $250 per day for missed completion dates. Bid validity is 60 days following opening unless extended by written agreement. Public bid opening occurs September 23, 2026 after 3:00 PM at the Town offices, 278 East Main Street, Stanley, Virginia 22851.