Well Installation and Well Abandonment (2022-SWR-48W)

The Commonwealth of Virginia, specifically the Virginia Department of Health (VDH), is soliciting proposals for a well installation and abandonment project in Campbell County, identified as contract opportunity 2022-SWR-48W. The procurement involves installing one new private Class III(B) water well with a minimum of 50 feet of casing and grout, and abandoning two existing drilled wells located at 2361 East Ferry Road in Gladys, Virginia. Contractor responsibilities include providing all necessary labor, equipment, and materials to construct the well in compliance with state and local regulations, installing a well pump and plumbing, conducting disinfection and water quality testing, and performing site restoration. The project requires contractors to obtain all required licenses and permits, with a well depth estimate of 150 feet and additional depth to be billed at a per-foot rate. A mandatory pre-bid conference was scheduled for November 8, 2022, with bid responses originally due on November 18, 2022, and an anticipated contract period of 90 days from the Notice to Proceed. Bidders must demonstrate compliance with Virginia Private Well Regulations and provide comprehensive documentation of their technical approach and cost breakdown.

The contract opportunity includes set-aside provisions favoring DSBSD-certified (Department of Small Business and Supplier Diversity) businesses, with priority given first to micro businesses, then to small businesses, provided their bids are deemed responsive, responsible, and offer fair and reasonable pricing. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with the Commonwealth reserving the right to reject any or all bids. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly detailed, the project appears to be partially funded through American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) resources, with additional potential state and local funding sources. Contractors must comply with various administrative requirements, including maintaining records for five years, allowing audits, and providing quarterly reports on project progress. The procurement emphasizes contractors' ability to demonstrate full operational compliance with specifications and applicable codes, with a one-year warranty on completed work. Subcontractors must also be properly licensed, and all bidders are required to have valid licenses and insurance in the Commonwealth of Virginia.