INVITATION TO BID: WCIP-419 HERSHBERGER, FRALIN & CURTIS WATERLINE PH1

INVITATION TO BID:  WCIP-419 HERSHBERGER, FRALIN & CURTIS WATERLINE PH1
The Western Virginia Water Authority (Authority) will receive sealed Bids for the construction of the WCIP-419 HERSHBERGER, FRALIN & CURTIS WATERLINEPH1 at the Authority’s Engineering Services Office, Coulter Building Third Floor, Suite 300, 601 South Jefferson Street, Roanoke, Virginia, 24011, until 2:00 p.m. local time on Wednesday, September 2, 2026, at which time the Bids received will be publicly opened and read aloud at the above address and via virtual Webex meeting and in person shortly after receiving Bids.
Minority Owned Businesses (MBEs) and Women Owned Businesses (WBEs) are encouraged to respond.
Code of Virginia § 2.2-4303: All local public bodies shall provide an option to submit bids or proposals through eVA or other electronic means. In cases where bids or proposals are submitted electronically, the local public body may also require a certain number of paper submissions for review purposes.

Please be advised, the Western Virginia Water Authority will still be requesting hard copies to be submitted in our office by the deadline mentioned above.
The Project consists of: Approximately 2000 LF of new water mains, abandonment of existing water mains, service reconnections, and associated pavement restoration. Bids will be received for a single prime Contract. Bids shall be on a unit price basis as indicated in the Bid Form. Bid security shall be furnished in accordance with the Instructions to Bidders.
Prospective Bidders must examine and download the Bidding Documents at www.westernvawater.org under ‘DOING BUSINESS WITH US/Work With Us/Invitations to Bid’. All questions and technical inquiries must be submitted in writing to the Owner’s primary contact, Joseph Arthur (email joseph.arthur@WesternVaWater.org).
A non-mandatory virtual pre-bid conference will be held on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. via a Webex meeting. Prospective Bidders are encouraged to test the provided link to the Webex meeting well in advance of the pre-construction conference to confirm access and compatibility.

Pre-Bid Conference Link: Join Pre-Bid Conference

Bid-Opening Conference Link: Join Bid-Opening Conference

Bidders are referred to the Code of Virginia § 54.1-1100 et seq. for contractor requirements. Bidders shall provide evidence of authorization to transact business in the Commonwealth of Virginia by providing the identification number issued to Bidder by the State Corporation Commission in accordance with the Code of Virginia § 2.2-4311.2, Title 13.1, Title 50, or as otherwise required by law. The Authority does not discriminate against a bidder or offeror because of race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a service disabled veteran, or any other basis prohibited by state law relating to discrimination in employment. The Authority does not discriminate against faith- based organizations in accordance with the Code of Virginia § 2.2-4343.1. A Bid may be withdrawn in accordance with the Code of Virginia § 2.2-4330 by giving notice in writing of Bidder’s claim of right to withdraw Bid within two business days after the conclusion of the bid opening procedure and submitting original work papers with such notice.

Addendum #1 will be posted on or before August 21, 2026. Bidder questions are due no later than August 27, 2026.

Addendum #2 will be posted on or before August 31, 2026.

Bidders will be responsible for downloading any subsequent addenda prior to submitting a bid.

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