2026-27 GRADE 5 RAA LINE REPLACEMENT PROJECT

The City of Richmond is seeking a qualified contractor to replace deteriorated Grade 5 RAA sewer line segments throughout the city. The work includes pipe bursting (primary method), open‑cut where necessary, installation of new manholes and frames, interior pipe rehabilitation, pre‑ and post‑construction CCTV inspections, and associated site restoration. The contract is a lump‑sum base‑bid with supplemental unit‑price items, with a substantial‑completion deadline of 15 April 2027 and a final‑completion deadline 15 days later. Bidders must attend a mandatory pre‑bid meeting, submit electronic bids via BidsOnline, and provide required bonds, insurance, and prevailing‑wage certifications. • Replace ~23 identified sewer pipe segments (various diameters/lengths) using pipe‑bursting, open‑cut or pipe‑reaming as approved. • Provide engineering design support, as‑built drawings, weekly progress reports, and post‑construction CCTV surveys. • Manage all site logistics: traffic control, shoring, de‑watering, contaminated‑soil handling, manhole construction/rehabilitation, and pavement restoration. • Meet strict bonding (10 % bid, 100 % performance/payment), insurance, and labor‑wage requirements; adhere to Veolia’s safety handbook and City of Richmond’s local‑business incentives.