Well Installation and Well Abandonment (2022-CR-32W)

The Virginia Department of Health (VDH) is seeking a qualified contractor for Well Installation and Well Abandonment (2022-CR-32W) in Goochland County, Virginia. The procurement involves constructing a new private water well, abandoning an existing well, and performing related services including tree removal, well construction, pump/plumbing installation, disinfection, and site restoration. The project requires a contractor with appropriate state licensure and insurance who can complete all work in compliance with Virginia water well contracting regulations. The scope includes a base 150-foot estimated well depth, with bidders required to provide a detailed cost breakdown and additional hourly or per-foot rates for any depth beyond the base specification. Contractors must be prepared to submit project timelines, subcontractor information, and change order requests to VDH, and upon completion, submit all required documentation to the Goochland County Health Department to obtain a final Record of Inspection. The proposal is due by May 24, 2024, with a bid acceptance period of 60 days, and contractors will be expected to retain all relevant documents for 5 years after final payment or until audited by the Commonwealth of Virginia.

The contract opportunity includes specific set-aside requirements favoring small, minority, and disadvantaged businesses. The Virginia Department of Health will prioritize awarding the contract to a DSBSD-certified micro business if a bid is received up to $10,000 and determined fair and reasonable, or to a DSBSD-certified small business if the bid is not more than $100,000 and deemed fair and reasonable. If no qualifying small business bids are received, the contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder of any size. The contract term is one year with potential renewal options, and funding will come from state and local sources, potentially including American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. Contractors will be required to comply with ARPA funding guidelines, including potential quarterly reporting requirements and detailed documentation of labor, construction timelines, and service metrics.