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

The Virginia Department of Health (VDH) has issued a state and local contract opportunity (2022-SWR-48W) for well installation and well abandonment services in Campbell County, Virginia. The procurement seeks a qualified contractor to construct a new private water well and properly abandon two existing wells, with specific requirements including installing a Class III(B) water well with a minimum of 50 feet of casing and grout, and following all local health department permits and regulations. The contractor must furnish all labor, supervision, equipment, and materials necessary to complete the project, which involves obtaining required permits, conducting necessary inspections, disinfecting the new well, and ensuring water quality meets regulatory standards. The proposal is due by September 9, 2024, with the project requiring detailed documentation including well completion reports and inspection records to be submitted to the local health department upon completion. Contractors must comply with Virginia Private Well Regulations and Department of Professional and Occupational Regulations (DPOR) requirements, providing necessary licensure and insurance documentation.

The contract opportunity includes provisions for preferential treatment of disadvantaged businesses, specifically favoring DSBSD-certified micro and small businesses. If a DSBSD-certified micro business submits a bid up to $10,000 with a fair and reasonable price, they will be awarded the contract; similarly, for bids not exceeding $100,000, a DSBSD-certified small business will be preferred. If no qualifying disadvantaged business bids, the contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. While specific budget details are not explicitly stated, the Scope of Work indicates that pricing should be submitted as a lump sum for well installation and per-foot rates for well abandonments, with potential for additional service pricing. The contract will be managed through Virginia's eVA Internet e-procurement solution, and the contractor must retain all project records for five years after final payment or until audited by the Commonwealth. The project appears to be part of a broader infrastructure improvement initiative, potentially supported by funding mechanisms like the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), though specific funding sources are not definitively outlined in the provided documents.