Well Installation (2022-SWR-31W)

The Virginia Department of Health (VDH) is seeking a contractor to install a private water well at 110 Jones Dr. Pearisburg, VA 24134 through a competitive solicitation designated as 2022-SWR-31W. The project requires a comprehensive well installation service that includes furnishing all labor, supervision, equipment, tools, parts, supplies, and materials to construct a well meeting Virginia Private Well Regulations. Specific deliverables include obtaining necessary permits, constructing a well to an average depth of 150 feet, performing well disinfection, providing a Uniform Water Well Completion Report, and coordinating a final compliance inspection with the local health department. Contractors must properly abandon the existing neighboring well connection and restore the site upon completion. Bidders must be certified by the Department of Professional and Occupational Regulations (DPOR) as Water Well System Providers and provide proof of insurance. The proposal is due by May 13, 2024, with bidders required to submit a detailed cost breakdown for the 150-foot well installation, including per-foot rates for depths beyond 150 feet and any additional services.

The contract opportunity appears to have set-aside preferences for DSBSD-certified micro or small businesses, with the award being made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder that meets these criteria. The project is funded through a VDH grant program, specifically utilizing American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding, which introduces additional reporting and compliance requirements for the successful contractor. Subrecipients must adopt a conflicts of interest policy, make audit reports publicly available, and provide quarterly reporting on project performance and financial metrics. While a specific award value is not explicitly stated, the contract will compensate the contractor based on actual services performed and the verified depth of the well, as confirmed by the local health department. Contractors must be prepared to sign a Notice to Proceed within 3 business days of notification and maintain all project records for potential audit for a period of 5 years after final payment. The contract includes standard provisions for inspections, potential corrections, and a one-year warranty on all materials and workmanship.