Public Sewer in Newport News

Work Location: 220 City Center Blvd., Newport News, VA 23606 Public Sewer (2022-ER-33) The contractor shall furnish all labor, supervision, equipment, tools, parts, supplies and materials, as necessary, to perform the services as described herein: Cost for Line Item #1 (include total cost for items A-J). These are known factors. Vendors must invoice for actual cost incurred as described herein. A) Construct a private sewer line connecting the subject property to the City of Newport News public sewer line in accordance with the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code (VUSBC), and all other applicable state and local laws, regulations, and ordinances. B) Septic Pump-out Requirements: All bids shall include the cost to pumpout the contents of the existing septic tank by a properly licensed sewage hauler. To prevent sewage from backing into the home or erupting on property surface prior to the completion of the septic work, additional pumpouts of the contents of the existing septic tank by a properly licensed sewage hauler may be required on an as-needed basis. Bids should provide a cost-breakdown per additional pumpout. If multiple pumpouts are needed preauthorization will need to occur to allow for a change order for additional, justifiable pumpouts. If the permit requires work within or under the existing drainfield (as indicated in the Permit) additional monitoring and pumping of the existing septic tank may be required in order to allow for the drying out of the drainfield. In these cases, for one week prior to the installation or repair of the onsite sewage system the effluent level of the septic tank must be monitored so that it does not discharge into the pump chamber or dispersal field. The contents of the existing septic tank shall be pumped by a properly licensed sewage hauler to prevent sewage from entering the drainfield for one week prior to installation C) 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. D) Serving as an agent for the property owner, the contractor shall contact The City of Newport News, Department of Public Utilities (Newport News), and fill out all necessary applications to initiate Newport News' extension of a sewer tap to the edge of the Virginia Department of Transportation's Right of Way at 220 City Center Blvd. Newport News, VA 23606. Initiation of Newport News' extension shall include payment of the $3,586.00 connection fee E) Upon Newport News' completion of sewer tap installation, contractor shall re-route the sewer line in the crawlspace so that it exits the house foundation at the front of the house. The contractor will then install a 4 inch private sewer line in compliance with the VUSBC from the point the sewer exits the subject property's house foundation to the Newport News' tap. The approximately 66-foot private sewer line will begin at an approximate depth of 12 inches exiting the house foundation and terminate at approximately 9 foot depth at the Newport News' tap. F) Follow all regulations and permitting pertaining to erosion and sediment control including stabilizing, seeding and grading the site after construction to return to the original state. Control construction runoff with proper practices so as not to become a nuisance to the owner or to neighboring properties or cause sediment to be discharged into state waters and drainage ditches. Any construction debris must also be removed from the site and disposed of properly. G) Upon completion and approval by Newport News of a connection to public sewer, the existing septic system shall be properly abandoned. At a minimum this includes: pumping out the contents of the existing septic tank (cess pool, etc.) by a licensed onsite sewage system operator, crush the tank (place hole(s) in bottom of tank for drainage and stabilization), place lime over the crushed tank, fill the tank with clean fill material and restore the area to its original condition. Abandonment may also include removing unused sewer line and conveyance lines and crushing/liming and filling the distribution box. Additional actions may be required by local ordinance or by the authorizing public utility. See Sec.33-93. of the Newport News City Code. H) Bidders shall comply with all requirements of the Department of Professional and Occupational Regulations (DPOR) for contracting and executing the contract with the Virginia Department of Health. Operate within the requirements of the DPOR Board for Contractors and proof of insurance. Bidders contacted by VDH to provide any missing required documents, must provide the document within 24 business hours or their bid will be considered non-responsive. Additional questions: Contact Angelica Cipara via email: angelica.cipara@vdh.virginia.gov

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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.