Jefferson Street Water and Sewer Improvements

The City of Winchester, Virginia, is soliciting bids for the Jefferson Street Water and Sewer Improvements project under solicitation ITB-2026142. The scope of work includes the replacement of watermains on Jefferson Street and a portion of Valley Avenue, the installation of bypass watermains and service line replacements, and the replacement of sanitary sewer manholes, lateral pipes, and stormwater inlets. Additionally, the contractor is responsible for installing new and replacement sidewalks. The project is scheduled to begin with a Notice to Proceed on June 1, 2027, with substantial completion required by July 15, 2028, representing a performance period of 410 calendar days. Bids must be submitted electronically via the City's e-Procurement Portal by October 29, 2026, at 2:30 pm. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. Qualification requirements include a minimum of three references for similar projects exceeding $3,000,000 in value completed within the last five years, and the prime contractor must perform at least 50% of the total contract value with its own workforce. Required financial documentation includes audited annual financial statements or Dunn & Bradstreet reports for the last two years. The project is subject to several strict regulatory and funding requirements, including the Davis-Bacon Act for prevailing wages and the American Iron and Steel (AIS) requirements for construction materials. Bidders must demonstrate good faith efforts to utilize Minority-Owned Business Enterprises (MBE) and Women-Owned Business Enterprises (WBE) and provide EEO compliance certifications. Bonding requirements include a bid guarantee of 5% of the bid, and the successful contractor must provide performance and labor and material payment bonds for 100% of the contract amount. All work must adhere to OSHA standards, ADA requirements for sidewalks, and the City of Winchester Public Services Standards Manual.