Wastewater Treatment Plant Magnetite Removal Project

The Town of Front Royal is soliciting sealed bids for construction of a Wastewater Treatment Plant Magnetite Removal Project, with bids due October 9, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. The work includes mobilization, solids testing, landfill coordination, pumping and removal from tanks, dewatering operations, hauling, and disposal of wastewater solids mixed with magnetite from process tanks at the Front Royal Wastewater Treatment Plant, plus any temporary facilities required to perform the work.

The contract uses a firm lump sum and unit price basis across three bid items: bonds, insurance, and mobilization (lump sum); removal, dewatering, hauling, and disposal of wastewater solids at 500 dry tons (unit price per dry ton); and testing and permitting at 25 truckloads (unit price per load). The project is located at 1100 Manassas Avenue, Front Royal, Virginia 22630 and is expected to be funded in part through the Virginia Clean Water Revolving Loan Fund (VCWRLF), with VCWRLF-specific requirements included in the bidding documents.

Contract time for substantial completion is 90 calendar days from commencement, with full completion required within 120 calendar days. Liquidated damages are assessed at $1,500 per day for delays beyond the 90-day substantial completion deadline and $500 per day for delays beyond the 120-day final completion deadline. The Town will award the contract to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder within 60 days of bid opening.

A non-mandatory pre-bid conference will be held September 22, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. at the treatment plant. Site visits can be scheduled in advance and must be conducted with an escort; unescorted visits are not permitted. Bid security of 5 percent of the maximum bid price is required as a certified check, cash escrow, or bid bond from a Virginia-licensed surety. The successful bidder must furnish performance and payment bonds and certificates of insurance within 15 days of Notice of Award. Progress payments will be made at 95 percent of work completed with 5 percent retainage; final payment follows completion and acceptance of all work.