INVITATION FOR BID: GISH MILL WATER IMPROVEMENTS

INVITATION FOR BID: Gish Mill Water Improvements The Western Virginia Water Authority (Authority) will receive sealed Bids for the construction of the GISH MILL WATER IMPROVEMENTS at the Authority’s Engineering Services Office, Coulter Building Third Floor, Suite 300, 601 South Jefferson Street, Roanoke, Virginia, 24011, until 2:00 p.m. local time on Wednesday, March 11th, 2026, at which time the Bids received will be publicly opened and read aloud at the above address and via virtual Webex meeting and in person shortly after receiving Bids. Minority Owned Businesses (MBEs) and Women Owned Businesses (WBEs) are encouraged to respond. The Project consists of construction of approximately 2,595 LF of 8" waterline, 300 LF of 6" waterline, connection to existing system, and associated appurtenances. Bids will be received for a single prime Contract. Bids shall be on a unit price basis as indicated in the Bid Form. Bid security shall be furnished in accordance with the Instructions to Bidders. Prospective Bidders must examine and download the Bidding Documents at www.westernvawater.org under ‘DOING BUSINESS WITH US/Work With Us/Invitations to Bid’. All questions and technical inquiries must be submitted in writing to the Owner’s primary contact, Stephen Estes (email [email protected]). A non-mandatory virtual pre-bid conference will be held on Wednesday, February 25th, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. via a Webex meeting. Prospective Bidders are encouraged to test the link provided to the Webex meeting well in advance of the pre-construction conference to confirm access and compatibility. Pre-Bid Conference Link: Join Pre-Bid Conference: Link Bid-Opening Conference Link: Join Bid-Opening Conference: Link Bidders are referred to the Code of Virginia § 54.1-1100 et seq. for contractor requirements. Bidders shall provide evidence of authorization to transact business in the Commonwealth of Virginia by providing the identification number issued to Bidder by the State Corporation Commission in accordance with the Code of Virginia § 2.2-4311.2, Title 13.1, Title 50, or as otherwise required by law. The Authority does not discriminate against a bidder or offeror because of race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a service-disabled veteran, or any other basis prohibited by state law relating to discrimination in employment. The Authority does not discriminate against faith- based organizations in accordance with the Code of Virginia § 2.2-4343.1. A Bid may be withdrawn in accordance with the Code of Virginia § 2.2-4330 by giving notice in writing of Bidder’s claim of right to withdraw Bid within two business days after the conclusion of the bid opening procedure and submitting original work papers with such notice. Project Manual Project Plans Addendum 1 - posted 2/27/26 Addendum 2 - posted 3/9/26