Wastewater Treatment Plant Magnetite Removal Project

The Town of Front Royal is requesting sealed bids for a wastewater treatment plant magnetite removal project with bids due October 9, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. to the Town of Front Royal Purchasing Department. The scope encompasses mobilization, solids testing, landfill coordination, pumping and removal from process tanks, dewatering operations, hauling, and disposal of wastewater solids mixed with magnetite at the Front Royal Wastewater Treatment Plant located at 1100 Manassas Avenue, along with any temporary facilities required to perform the work.

The contract is structured on 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 with magnetite priced per dry ton with an estimated quantity of 500 dry tons; and Testing and permitting priced per truck load with an estimated quantity of 25 loads. Substantial completion is required within 90 calendar days after contract time commences, with final completion within 120 calendar days. Liquidated damages of $1,500 per day apply for delays beyond the 90-day substantial completion milestone and $500 per day for delays beyond the 120-day final completion date.

The contract is expected to be funded in part by the Virginia Clean Water Revolving Loan Fund and is subject to Davis-Bacon prevailing wages for heavy construction, American Iron and Steel requirements, Virginia contractor licensing, and OSHA compliance. Bid security of 5 percent of the maximum bid price and performance and payment bonds are required. Progress payments are made at 95 percent of work completed with 5 percent retainage; final payment is due upon substantial completion and acceptance. A non-mandatory pre-bid conference is scheduled for September 22, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. at the treatment plant. Site visits may be scheduled in advance; unescorted visits are not permitted.