Well Installation (2022-SWR-31W)

The Virginia Department of Health (VDH) is soliciting bids for a well installation project (2022-SWR-31W) located at 110 Jones Dr. in Pearisburg, Giles County, Virginia. The project scope requires a contractor to provide comprehensive well construction services, including tree removal, site clearing, well construction, pump and plumbing installation, disinfection, and abandonment of an existing neighboring well. The contractor must construct a private water well that meets Virginia Private Well Regulations, with an estimated well depth of 150 feet and the ability to adjust pricing for depths beyond that initial estimate. Bidders must submit a detailed cost breakdown and are restricted from bidding significantly over or under the 150-foot estimated depth. The project requires compliance with all permitting and regulatory requirements, and contractors must provide all necessary labor, supervision, equipment, tools, parts, supplies, and materials. The procurement is scheduled with a bid due date of April 19, 2024, and bidders will have a 60-day bid acceptance period. Payment will be contingent upon actual services rendered and receipt of final inspection documentation.

The contract opportunity is exclusively set aside for DSBSD-certified micro and small businesses in Virginia, with award prioritization given to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder meeting those certification criteria, provided their bid price is deemed fair and reasonable. If no qualifying DSBSD-certified businesses submit bids, the contract will be opened to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder of any size. The project will be funded through American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds, which carries specific reporting and compliance requirements for subrecipients. Contractors must maintain detailed records for five years, participate in the Commonwealth's eVA e-procurement solution, and provide an electronic catalog or index page for awarded items. While specific contract value details are not provided, the funding mechanism suggests a focus on infrastructure improvement and economic recovery. Successful bidders will need to adhere to strict documentation, reporting, and performance standards inherent in ARPA-funded projects.