Wastewater Treatment Plant Magnetite Removal Project

The Wastewater Treatment Plant Magnetite Removal Project is a solicitation by the Town of Front Royal, Virginia, for a lump sum and unit price construction contract. The scope of work involves the mobilization, pumping, removal, dewatering, hauling, and disposal of wastewater solids mixed with magnetite from four aeration trains, two ATAD tanks, and one SNDR tank. All dewatered material must contain no free liquid, pass the EPA SW-846 Method 9095 Paint Filter Test, and be transported to the Battle Creek Landfill in Luray, Virginia. The contractor is responsible for all testing via a VELAP-certified laboratory and must restore all staging areas and damaged surfaces to their pre-existing conditions. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder based on qualifications, experience, and equipment. Bidders must submit a bid security of 5 percent of the total bid and provide extensive documentation, including audited balance sheets for the last three years, safety program submittals, and OSHA logs from the past five years. Compliance requirements include adherence to the Virginia Public Procurement Act, Davis-Bacon wage standards, the Build America, Buy America Act, and American Iron and Steel provisions. Additionally, contractors and subcontractors must maintain required business licenses, workers compensation, and liability insurance. Bids are due by October 9, 2026, and may be submitted via the eVA portal, mail, or hand delivery.