Aquia Plant Aluminum Sulfate Tank Replacement

Stafford County, Virginia, is soliciting bids for the Aquia Plant Aluminum Sulfate Tank Replacement project at the Aquia Wastewater Treatment Facility. The scope of work requires the contractor to provide all labor, materials, and supervision to remove and dispose of two existing storage tanks and install two new 9,700-gallon insulated and heated fibre-reinforced plastic tanks. This comprehensive installation includes all associated piping, valves, fittings, instrumentation, electrical work, concrete repairs, and protective coatings, as well as site restoration and testing to ensure a fully operational alum storage system. The contractor must coordinate closely with facility operations to maintain the continuity of alum service and adhere to the Utilities Design and Standard Manual and all applicable codes. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder based on the total bid price, which includes a fixed owner contingency of 50,000 dollars. Bidders must demonstrate their capability through past performance on two similar projects and provide certifications regarding safety violations and debarment status. Required submissions include a bid package via the eVA portal, with specific requirements for bid bonds, performance bonds, and payment bonds for contracts exceeding 100,000 dollars. The contractor is held strictly responsible for the proper packing, shipping, and storage of materials to ensure quality and fitness for installation, with all work subject to inspection and approval by the owner or their representatives.