Well Installation and Well Abandonment (2022-SWR-45W)

The Commonwealth of Virginia, specifically Goochland County, is seeking procurement for a Well Installation and Well Abandonment project (Solicitation 2022-SWR-45W) involving comprehensive water well services. The project requires a qualified contractor to furnish labor, supervision, equipment, tools, and materials for constructing private water wells, including tree removal, site clearing, well construction up to 150 feet depth, pump and plumbing installation, well disinfection, and existing well abandonment. Contractors must comply with state regulations and permitting requirements, provide detailed project schedules, and submit subcontractor information. The solicitation requires bidders to demonstrate licensing, insurance, and relevant experience in water well installation. The proposal response is due on March 29, 2024, with a mandatory pre-bid conference date potentially occurring prior to the submission deadline. Evaluation criteria will focus on selecting the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with a 60-day bid acceptance period and potential contract term of one year with three possible one-year renewal options.

The procurement includes specific set-aside designations prioritizing Virginia Department of Small Business and Supplier Diversity (DSBSD) certified businesses. Awards will be made first to DSBSD-certified micro businesses for bids up to $10,000, then to DSBSD-certified small businesses for bids up to $100,000, provided pricing is deemed fair and reasonable. If no qualifying DSBSD businesses are identified, the contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive bidder regardless of size. The project appears to be funded through multiple potential sources, including potential American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds, with a county water and sewer enterprise fund also mentioned. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly detailed, the per-foot pricing structure for well installation suggests flexibility in total project costs. Contractors will be paid based on actual depths drilled, casing installed, and work performed, with additional services beyond the base 150-foot well depth subject to negotiated per-foot rates.