Jefferson Street Water and Sewer Improvements

The City of Winchester is seeking a qualified contractor to replace the existing watermain on Jefferson Street and a portion of Valley Avenue, including a bypass watermain, water service line replacements, sanitary sewer, manhole and lateral pipe replacements, and storm‑water inlets. The contract requires provision of all labor, equipment, materials, transportation, and associated bonds (5 % bid guarantee, 100 % performance and payment bonds, and a $2 M Builder’s Risk policy). Work must commence after a Notice to Proceed and be completed within 410 calendar days (by mid‑July 2028). Bids are submitted electronically via the City’s e‑procurement portal; a non‑mandatory pre‑bid conference is scheduled for 6 Oct 2026. The City will award the contract to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with liquidated damages of $1,000 per day for late completion. • Scope: Watermain replacement, bypass line, service line upgrades, sanitary sewer and storm‑water infrastructure. • Location: Jefferson Street and Valley Avenue, Winchester, VA. • Schedule: Pre‑bid 6 Oct 2026, questions due 19 Oct 2026, bid deadline 29 Oct 2026, construction start 1 Jun 2027, completion 410 days later. • Bonds/Insurance: 5 % bid guarantee, 100 % performance & payment bonds, $2 M Builder’s Risk, $5 M general liability, workers’ comp, auto liability. • Submission: Electronic only via https://secure.procurenow.com/portal/winchesterva; required forms and certifications attached. • Evaluation: Lowest responsive and responsible bid; qualifications, subcontractor lists, and compliance with MBE/WBE and Davis‑Bacon requirements considered.