Proposals & Procurement

RIVANNA WATER & SEWER AUTHORITY

RIVANNA SOLID WASTE AUTHORITY

INVITATION FOR BID (IFB No. 429)

SLUDGE HAULING

The Rivanna Water & Sewer Authority (Authority) wishes to solicit bids from qualified contractors to provide sludge hauling from its water and wastewater treatment facilities located in the County of Albemarle.  All sludge will be transported to the Moores Creek Wastewater Treatment Facility located in Charlottesville, VA.  The selected Bidder shall furnish all labor and equipment required to perform the services described hereunder.

Sealed bids can be received at 695 Moores Creek Lane, Charlottesville, VA 22902 or submitted electronically on the eVA website until 3:00 PM on April 29, 2025, at which time they will be publicly opened and read.

Bid documents can be obtained on the eVA website:  https://eva.virginia.gov/index.html.  Please reference eVA # IFB 92921 or IFB 429 – Sludge Hauling. Please check eVA for project documents and any addendums.

Rivanna Water & Sewer Authority does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age or disability, or against faith-based organizations as defined under the Virginia Public Procurement Act on the basis of such organization’s religious or charitable character.

Invitation for Bid – Ragged Mountain Dam Reservoir Raise IFB NO: 428

(Construction Form RA-1)

Rivanna Water and Sewer Authority Charlottesville, VA Ragged Mountain Dam Reservoir Raise Reservoir Road Charlottesville, Virginia RWSA IFB NO: 428

Due Dates for Bids: Bids will be received and opened on Thursday, May 22, 2025 at 4 pm at the Rivanna Administration Building, 695 Moores Creek Lane, Charlottesville, VA 22902-9016, or by 4 pm for those submitting electronic bids via eVA’s electronic bidding system. Bid documents can be obtained on the eVA website:  https://eva.virginia.gov/index.html.  Please reference eVA IFB 428 Ragged Mountain Dam Reservoir Raise.  Please check eVA for project documents and any addendums.

General Description of Project and Time for Completion: The project involves the clearing of vegetation for the twelve vertical feet above the existing normal pool, between elevations 671 feet and 683 feet, at the Ragged Mountain Dam. The removed vegetation from the perimeter of the main reservoir shall be burned in an area indicated on site. The removed vegetation from the portion of the reservoir upstream of I-64 shall be mulched and disposed of along the Poorhouse Road Access Route, or removed from the site. In addition, the vegetation on both sides of a portion of the I-64 embankment that crosses the southwest cove of the reservoir shall be cleared. Additional work includes the construction of a blanket drain along a portion of the right abutment of the dam; construction of concrete boat ramps; removal and reinstallation of an existing trash guard over a principal spillway inlet weir; installing a blind flange at the existing riser outlet tower; improvements and additions to an existing floating trail bridge; replacement of the southwest cove spill boom; expansion of the Lower Ragged Mountain Trail Parking area; erosion controls and permanent grassing of disturbed areas, and other tasks as shown on the contract documents. The time for Substantial Completion of the entire project shall be 275 consecutive calendar days from the commencement of the Work as specified in the Notice to Proceed, and Final Completion shall be achieved within 30 consecutive calendar days after the date of Substantial Completion.

Pre-Bid Meeting: A Virtual Pre-Bid Meeting will be held on Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 1:00 p.m. The Pre-Bid Meeting will be conducted using Microsoft Teams. The meeting can be joined by using the link below:

Ragged Mountain Dam Reservoir Raise Pre-Bid Meeting Link

If an attendee experiences issues with the link for any reason, the Pre-Bid Meeting can also be accessed using the following Meeting ID and Passcode: Meeting ID: 222 912 728 995 Passcode: ay9Jx2d8

Interested bidders may schedule project site visits directly with RWSA to observe the existing conditions of the project areas prior to and/or after the Pre-Bid Meeting. Contact Austin Marrs, PE at amarrs@rivanna.org to schedule a site visit and request assistance if site visit assistance is needed. Technical questions should be directed to the Engineer. The Engineer’s contact information is listed below. Please copy Austin Marrs, PE (amarrs@rivanna.org) on any technical questions submitted to the Engineer. The subject line of emails directed to the Engineer during the bidding phase of the project shall include “RWSA IFB NO: 428” and the name of the Firm submitting the question.

Engineer: Schnabel Engineering, LLC

6445 Shiloh Road, Suite A, Alpharetta, GA 30005

Contact: J. Tyler Coats, PE (tcoats@schnabel-eng.com)

DATE: April 15, 2025

RIVANNA WATER & SEWER AUTHORITY INVITATION FOR BID (IFB No. 418)

SRWTP PAC Storage Silo and Feed System Replacement

The Rivanna Water & Sewer Authority is soliciting sealed bids for South Rivanna Water Treatment Plant – Powdered Activated Carbon Storage Silo and Feed System Replacement. Sealed bids will be received at 695 Moores Creek Lane, Charlottesville, VA 22902 until 4:00 PM on May 8, 2025, at which time they will be publicly opened and read.

Bid documents can be obtained on the eVA website: https://eva.virginia.gov/index.html. Please reference eVA # IFB 92816 or IFB 418-PAC Silo – South Rivanna WTP.Please check eVA for project documents and any addendums.

Rivanna Water & Sewer Authority does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age or disability, or against faith-based organizations as defined under the Virginia Public Procurement Act on the basis of such organization’s religious or charitable character.

REQUEST FOR QUOTE (RFQ No. 1130)

WATER METER CALIBRATION SERVICES

Rivanna Water and Sewer Authority wishes to secure a 12-month contract (purchase order) for calibration testing of approximately 39 finished and raw water meters ranging in size from 6” to 24” in diameter and located in the City of Charlottesville and Albemarle County, VA. This work shall include all labor, equipment, materials, and any other items or services necessary to perform calibration at each metering site.

Quotes are due by 3:00 PM EST on April 17, 2025.  Quotes are to be addressed to:

Victoria Fort, P.E. Senior Civil Engineer Rivanna Water & Sewer Authority 695 Moores Creek Lane Charlottesville, VA 22902

vfort@rivanna.org

Digital copies of Request for Quote Number 1130 can be obtained on the eVA website,  https://eva.virginia.gov/index.html, and reference eVA # QQ 91657 or RFQ 1130 – Water Meter Calibration Services.  Please check eVA for project documents and any addendums.

The Authority does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age or disability, or against faith-based organizations as defined under the Virginia Public Procurement Act on the basis of such organization’s religious or charitable character.

RIVANNA SOLID WASTE AUTHORITY and RIVANNA WATER & SEWER AUTHORITY

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS: RFP 25-04

The Rivanna Solid Waste Authority and Rivanna Water and Sewer Authority desire to procure, through competitive negotiations, Environmental and Landfill Services to assist in geologic and geochemical analyses and landfill support services.  A contract will be awarded to one or more firms to provide Environmental and Landfill Services.

Proposals will be received by the Rivanna Water & Sewer Authority until 3:00 p.m., April 17, 2025.

Proposals may be submitted by one of the following methods:

Mail or Hand Delivery to:

695 Moores Creek Lane Charlottesville, VA 22902-9016 Attention: Mr. Lonzy E. Wood

Or

Electronically via the eVA website: https://eva.virginia.gov/index.html.

A more detailed description of the project and general requirements can be obtained on the eVA website:  https://eva.virginia.gov/index.html and searching eVA # RFP 90645 or RFP 25-04 Environmental and Landfill Services.Please check eVA for project documents and any addendums.

Rivanna Water and Sewer Authority does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age or disability, or against faith-based organizations as defined under the Virginia Public Procurement Act on the basis of such organization’s religious or charitable character.

RIVANNA SOLID WASTE AUTHORITY 

RIVANNA WATER & SEWER AUTHORITY  

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS: RFP 25-05 

 The Rivanna Solid Waste Authority and Rivanna Water and Sewer Authority desire to procure, through competitive negotiations, Vegetative Waste Grinding Services to assist managing vegetative waste materials brought to the ISWRC.  A Purchase Order will be awarded to one or more firms to provide Vegetative Waste Grinding Services. 

 Proposals will be received by the Rivanna Water & Sewer Authority until 3:00 p.m., April 24, 2025.   

 Proposals may be submitted by one of the following methods:  

 Mail or Hand Delivery to: 

 695 Moores Creek Lane  

Charlottesville, VA  22902-9016 

Attention: Mr. Lonzy E. Wood 

 Or 

 Electronically via the eVA website: https://eva.virginia.gov/index.html. 

 A more detailed description of the project and general requirements can be obtained on the eVA website:  https://eva.virginia.gov/index.html and searching eVA # RFP 91748 or RFP 25-05 Vegetative Waste Grinding Services.Please check eVA for project documents and any addendums.

 Rivanna Water and Sewer Authority does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age or disability, or against faith-based organizations as defined under the Virginia Public Procurement Act on the basis of such organization’s religious or charitable character. 

INVITATION FOR BIDS

(Construction Form RA-1)

 Project Owner:

Rivanna Water and Sewer Authority

695 Moores Creek Lane

Charlottesville, VA 22902

www.rivanna.org

Please contact Michelle Simpson at (434) 977-2970 ext. 202 to coordinate a site visit.

Project Name and Location:

Central Water Line Phase 1

Charlottesville, Virginia

Invitation for Bid Number:

IFB NO:  413

 DUE DATE FOR BIDS:

Bids will be received and opened on May 8, 2025 at 4:00 P.M. (local time) at the Rivanna Administration Building, 695 Moores Creek Lane, Charlottesville, VA  22902-9016, and on May 8, 2025 at 4:00 P.M. (local time) for those submitting electronic bids via eVA’s electronic bidding system.  Please check eVA for project documents and any addendums. IFB 413- Central Water Line Phase 1.

Project Description:

The Contractor shall furnish and install approximately: 11,821 linear feet of 30-inch diameter ductile iron restrained joint pipe, including a 144-foot long 48-inch diameter trenchless crossing of Norfolk Southern railroad tracks using steel casing pipe, a 22-foot long 48-inch diameter steel casing pipe pushed under a storm culvert along Cherry Avenue at Highland Avenue; a 15-foot long 48-inch diameter steel casing pipe pushed under a storm culvert along Cherry Avenue at Valley Road Extension; and, 9,473 linear feet of 24-inch diameter ductile iron pipe, including a 233-foot long 42-inch diameter direct bury steel casing across CSX Transportation (Buckingham Branch Railroad) property and a 96-foot long 42-inch diameter trenchless crossing of CSX Transportation (Buckingham Branch Railroad) tracks using steel casing pipe.  Except for pipe lengths installed by trenchless crossings, all pipe will be installed by open-cut trench methods almost entirely within the limits of existing hard-surfaced roads or within an extremely limited area of vegetated/wooded lands.

In order to minimize repetitive disturbances to the surrounding community, water distribution improvements will be performed for the City of Charlottesville.  As part of these improvements, the Contractor shall furnish and install approximately: 240 linear feet of 2-inch diameter cross-linked polyethylene tubing along a portion of Lewis Street from Fontaine Avenue southward to the end of Lewis Street; and, 1,205 linear feet of 8-inch diameter ductile iron pipe along a portion of Cleveland Avenue from Jefferson Park Avenue to Cherry Avenue.

Additionally, the Contractor shall furnish and install minor additional lengths of 6-inch, 8-inch, 12-inch, 18-inch, 24-inch and 30-inch diameter ductile iron pipe for interconnection to the existing system and hydrant installations, as shown on the Drawings.

Non-Mandatory Virtual Pre-Bid Meeting:

Meeting date and time: 2:00 P.M. (EST), Monday, December 9, 2024

The meeting will be conducted via Teams Meeting and can be joined with the following link:

Click this link to join the Microsoft Teams meeting or use the

Microsoft Teams App and enter Meeting ID: 232 275 120 979, Passcode: kw8r82

To dial in by phone: 1-412-634-6334, Conference ID: 844 262 517 #

Project Engineer:

Michael Baker International, Inc.

272 Bendix Road, Suite 400

Virginia Beach, VA 23452

DATE: November 26, 2024

RIVANNA SOLID WASTE AUTHORITY 

RIVANNA WATER & SEWER AUTHORITY  

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS: RFP 25-05 

 The Rivanna Solid Waste Authority and Rivanna Water and Sewer Authority desire to procure, through competitive negotiations, Vegetative Waste Grinding Services to assist managing vegetative waste materials brought to the ISWRC.  A Purchase Order will be awarded to one or more firms to provide Vegetative Waste Grinding Services. 

 Proposals will be received by the Rivanna Water & Sewer Authority until 3:00 p.m., April 24, 2025.   

 Proposals may be submitted by one of the following methods:  

 Mail or Hand Delivery to: 

 695 Moores Creek Lane  

Charlottesville, VA  22902-9016 

Attention: Mr. Lonzy E. Wood 

 Or 

 Electronically via the eVA website: https://eva.virginia.gov/index.html. 

 A more detailed description of the project and general requirements can be obtained on the eVA website:  https://eva.virginia.gov/index.html and searching eVA # RFP 91748 or RFP 25-05 Vegetative Waste Grinding Services. Please check eVA for project documents and any addendums.

Rivanna Water and Sewer Authority does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age or disability, or against faith-based organizations as defined under the Virginia Public Procurement Act on the basis of such organization’s religious or charitable character. 

RIVANNA SOLID WASTE AUTHORITY

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS: RFP 25-06

 The Authority desires to procure, through competitive negotiations, Solid Waste Engineering Services to support the operations and planning of the RSWA as further described in RFP 25-06.  A Term Contract will be awarded to one or more firms to provide Solid Waste Engineering Services.

 Proposals will be received by the Rivanna Solid Waste Authority until 3:00 p.m., May 6, 2025.

Proposals may be submitted by one of the following methods:

1. Mail or Hand Delivery to:

695 Moores Creek Lane

Charlottesville, VA  22902-9016

Attention: Mr. Lonzy E. Wood

2. Electronically via the eVA website: https://eva.virginia.gov/index.html.

A more detailed description of the project and general requirements can be obtained on the eVA website:  https://eva.virginia.gov/index.html and searching eVA # RFP 92977 or RFP 25-06 Solid Waste Engineering Services   Please check eVA for project documents and any addendums.

Rivanna Solid Waste Authority does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age or disability, or against faith-based organizations as defined under the Virginia Public Procurement Act on the basis of such organization’s religious or charitable character.

RIVANNA SOLID WASTE AUTHORITY and RIVANNA WATER & SEWER AUTHORITY

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS: RFP 25-04

The Rivanna Solid Waste Authority and Rivanna Water and Sewer Authority desire to procure, through competitive negotiations, Environmental and Landfill Services to assist in geologic and geochemical analyses and landfill support services.  A contract will be awarded to one or more firms to provide Environmental and Landfill Services.

Proposals will be received by the Rivanna Water & Sewer Authority until 3:00 p.m., April 17, 2025.

Proposals may be submitted by one of the following methods:

Mail or Hand Delivery to:

695 Moores Creek Lane Charlottesville, VA 22902-9016 Attention: Mr. Lonzy E. Wood

Or

Electronically via the eVA website: https://eva.virginia.gov/index.html.

A more detailed description of the project and general requirements can be obtained on the eVA website:  https://eva.virginia.gov/index.html and searching eVA # RFP 90645 or RFP 25-04 Environmental and Landfill Services.Please check eVA for project documents and any addendums.

Rivanna Water and Sewer Authority does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age or disability, or against faith-based organizations as defined under the Virginia Public Procurement Act on the basis of such organization’s religious or charitable character.