Alternative Onsite Sewage System Installation Project

Optional site visit: Please contact milton.bailey@vdh.virginia.gov - 804-664-4748 to schedule site visit. The contractor shall furnish all labor, supervision, equipment, tools, parts, supplies and materials, as necessary, to perform the services as described herein. When responding to solicitation Bidders must attach a document listing breakdown of total cost for line item 1. Bidders must attach a separate breakdown of cost for additional services. Additional cost should not be included in line item 1 bid submission. Contact Angelica Cipara to arrange an optional site visit. If Bidder is selected for award, the Bidder shall be required to provide a signed Notice to proceed form within 3 business days of notification. VDH will provide a form for signature. Additional Services (If Needed) Bidder must contact VDH Project Manager listed on the Notice to Proceed for approval prior to any additional services performed. VDH will issue a change order for actual additional services rendered. Address: 20530 Bayside Rd. Greenbush, VA 23357 A) Construct an onsite sewage system that meets the location and construction specifications of the Virginia Sewage Handling and Disposal Regulations (12VAC5-610-10 et seq., the Regulations). B) Construct the above onsite sewage disposal system in compliance with the Accomack County Health Department Construction Permit 22-100-0147 at 20530 Bayside Rd. Greenbush, VA 23357 in the location shown on the permit. The permit may contain additional conditions, notes, and information needed to construct the onsite sewage system. C) Septic Pump-out Requirements: To prevent sewage from continuing to back up into the home or property surface while waiting for the septic work to start the contents of the existing, collapsed cess pool shall be pumped by a properly licensed sewer hauler 14 days from signature of the Notice to Proceed and every 21 days thereafter until one week prior to the installation of the system. If the permit requires work within or under the existing drainfield (as indicated in the Permit) the contents of the existing septic tank shall be pumped out every 48 hours for one week prior to the installation or repair of the onsite sewage system in order to dry out the drainfield. D) Provide, or subcontract with a licensed plumber and electrician to provide plumbing and electrical required to convey the wastewater from the house to the onsite sewage system as required by the Regulations and the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code. This includes obtaining or assuring that the owner obtains all permits and inspections necessary by the local building authority in compliance with the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code. E) Tree Removal and Site Clearing: A pre-bid site visit is recommended to determine what if any tree removal or site clearing that may need to occur. Per the above referenced Permit, remove any trees and wood debris as described in the permit and haul away wood and debris unless notified otherwise. Costs of tree removal and site clearing should be included in initial bids. Any additional site clearing or tree removal required during installation must be submitted in writing to and approved by VDH in writing including an additional cost estimate.

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Utilities, Instrumentation and Control for Utilities, Water Utilities, Water Utility Distribution Piping, Water Utility Distribution Equipment, Disinfecting of Water Utility Distribution, Water Utility Storage Tanks.