The City of Winchester is seeking a qualified construction contractor to design and build a new Jefferson Street pump station. The scope includes a precast concrete building, control systems, standby generator, site electrical work, yard piping, security fencing, grading, paving, relocation of an existing fuel tank, and demolition of existing structures. The contractor must provide all labor, equipment, materials, tools, and transportation, and must secure performance and payment bonds equal to 100% of the contract amount, as well as a 5% bid guarantee. Work must be completed within 610 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed, with liquidated damages of $1,000 per day for late completion. The project requires compliance with Virginia and local building codes, VDOT specifications, and extensive insurance coverage. Bids are submitted electronically via the City’s procurement portal, with a pre‑bid conference (non‑mandatory) on October 6, 2026.
• Construction of new pump station (precast concrete building, controls, generator)
• Site utilities: electrical, yard piping, security fencing, grading, paving
• Relocation of existing fuel tank and demolition of existing facilities
• All labor, equipment, materials, transportation provided by contractor
• Bonds: 5% bid guarantee, 100% performance and payment bonds, builder’s risk policy
• Contract duration: 610 days; $1,000/day liquidated damages for overruns
• Submission deadline: October 29, 2026, 2:00 pm (electronic only)
• Pre‑bid conference: October 6, 2026 (online, non‑mandatory)
• Required insurance: $5M general liability, $1M auto, $1M workers’ comp, etc.