Whetzel Well Raw Water Line Relocation

Frederick Water is requesting bids for construction of the Whetzel Well Raw Water Line Relocation project in Fauquier County, Virginia, with bids due August 20, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. at the Administration Building in Stephens City. Site visits are required and must be scheduled through Brandon Abshire at babshire@frederickwater.com.

The scope comprises approximately 4,700 linear feet of 12-inch HDPE raw water line, including associated fittings, bends, valves, air release valves, tie-ins to existing facilities, testing, and restoration. Bidders must demonstrate Virginia contractor license authorization and submit statements of qualifications including financial data, previous experience, current commitments, and information on proposed subcontractors and suppliers.

The contract will be awarded on a lump-sum stipulated-price basis to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. Substantial completion is required within 180 calendar days of contract commencement, with final completion within 210 calendar days. Bid security equal to 5 percent of the maximum bid price (in the form of a bid bond or cashier's check) is required. Performance and payment bonds will be required. Liquidated damages are assessed at $500 per day for failure to achieve substantial completion and $500 per day for failure to complete remaining work afterward. Progress payments will be made monthly at 95 percent of completed work value with 5 percent retainage prior to substantial completion; upon substantial completion, payment increases to 100 percent of completed work less an amount equal to 150 percent of the engineer's estimate for remaining punch-list items.

A non-mandatory pre-bid conference will be held July 28, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. via Microsoft Teams; contact Connie Morrison-Henry, Purchasing Manager, at chenry@frederickwater.com for access. Bidding documents are available at https://www.frederickwater.com/bid-specs or through the eVA Virginia Marketplace.