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

The state of Virginia, specifically Goochland County, is soliciting bids for a Well Installation and Well Abandonment project (2022-CR-32W) located at 906 Hockett Rd. Manakin Sabot, VA 23103. The procurement requires a qualified contractor to furnish all labor, supervision, equipment, tools, parts, supplies, and materials to construct a private water well and appropriately abandon an existing private drinking water supply/well. Key deliverables include tree removal, site clearing, well construction with a minimum of 50' of casing and grout, well pump and plumbing installation, well disinfection, and proper abandonment of the existing well. Contractors must comply with Virginia Private Well Regulations, Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code, and Department of Professional and Occupational Regulations (DPOR) requirements. The bid is structured with an initial estimate for 150 feet of well depth, with additional per-foot rates for depths beyond 150 feet. The solicitation is posted on August 12, 2024, with proposals due by August 26, 2024, and a recommended pre-bid site visit is suggested for potential bidders.

The procurement includes set-aside provisions favoring DSBSD-certified micro and small businesses, with the award to be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder meeting these criteria. If no DSBSD-certified businesses submit qualifying bids, the contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder of any size. The project is funded through a SWAP Grant program administered by the Virginia Department of Health, with contractors required to maintain all project records for five years. Bidders must provide detailed cost breakdowns, project timelines, and comply with ARPA funding requirements, including quarterly reporting and maintaining comprehensive project documentation. While no specific incumbent vendors are mentioned, the contract requires extensive documentation, including submission of a Record of Inspection from the local health department and compliance with comprehensive financial and operational reporting guidelines. Pricing will be based on actual services performed, with payment calculated according to the actual depth drilled, casing depth, grout depth, and pump installation specifics.