IFB 1231-26 Northside Park Pump Station Force Main Relocation

The Town of Blacksburg, Virginia, is soliciting bids for the Northside Park Pump Station Force Main Relocation (Project No. C80093), a stipulated price contract focused on upsizing and extending sanitary sewer infrastructure. The scope of work includes the installation of 4,706 linear feet of 8-inch PVC and HDPE force main piping, 382 linear feet of 8-inch PVC gravity sewer, and 114 linear feet of 8-inch ductile iron gravity sewer. Additionally, the project requires the replacement of 482 linear feet of 8-inch PVC with 10-inch HDPE via pipe bursting, 15 linear feet of 8-inch PVC with 10-inch PVC via open cut, the installation of four new manholes, and three new combination air/vacuum relief valves and vaults. Bids are due by November 17, 2026, at 1:00 PM local time and will be awarded to the apparent low bidder based on the total of unit price and lump sum items. The contract requires a 5% bid bond, as well as performance and payment bonds upon agreement. The performance period allows 335 days for substantial completion and 365 days for final payment readiness from the commencement date. Compliance with Town of Blacksburg standards, VDOT, AASHTO, ASTM, and OSHA regulations is mandatory, with specific marking requirements for molded and electrofusion fittings per ASTM standards. Bidders must submit a completed Bid Form in ink, and the Owner may evaluate the responsibility of the bidder and their proposed subcontractors based on qualifications and experience.