Upcoming Events

Bids will be received and opened on January 9, 2025 at 4:00 P.M. (local time) at the Rivanna Administration Building, 695 Moores Creek Lane, Charlottesville, VA 22902-9016, and on January 9, 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

Jan

14

Tue

Invitation for Bids – RSWA Baling Facility – IFB # 417

Tickets

Jan 14 @ 4:00 pm

INVITATION FOR BIDS

(Construction Form RA-1)

Rivanna Solid Waste Authority Charlottesville, VA

RSWA Baling Facility

Ivy Solid Waste and Recycling Center

Charlottesville, Virginia

IFB NO: 417

Summary of Work:

Clearing and grubbing
Procurement, transportation, and erection of a 16,800-sf metal building, including all doors, fixtures, and dock equipment
Design, permitting, and installation of proposed electrical services for power for the new building
Road grading and installation of gravel and concrete surfaces
Installation, inspection, and maintenance of erosion and sediment control measures (completed in phases)
Earthwork (cut, backfill, compaction)
Installation of stormwater features (berms, channels, culverts, dry swale and extended detention pond)
Installation and stabilization of seed, mulch, and topsoil areas disturbed by construction
Removal of excess soil, stone, debris, fencing
Removal of temporary erosion and sediment control

The above description shall not be construed as a complete description of all work required. This information is provided for the convenience of the Contractor, and the Contractor is responsible for determining the exact quantities for the base bid.

Pre-Bid Conference (Non-Mandatory): Virtual Meeting via MS Teams on December 19, 2024 at 10:00 AM EST

PRE-BID CONFERENCE – RSWA BALING FACILITY

Due Date for Bids: January 14th, 2025 at 4 pm. Bids must be received by 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. Please check eVA for project documents and any addendums. RSWA Baling Facility – IFB # 417

Bids will be opened at 4 pm on the bid due date at the Rivanna Administration Building, 695 Moores Creek Lane, Charlottesville, VA 22902-9016.

Project Engineer:

TRC Engineers, Inc.

1030 Wilmer Avenue

Richmond, VA 23227

Questions: Questions shall be directed to Ms. Wendy Karably (wkarably@trccompanies.com) and a copy to Mr. Austin Marrs (amarrs@rivanna.org). The subject line of the email shall be “IFB #417”.

Site Visits: The site address is Ivy Solid Waste and Recycling Center, 4576 Dick Woods Road, Charlottesville, VA 22903. Appointments are not required. However, a courtesy email to Mr. Austin Marrs (amarrs@rivanna.org) is recommended. Access to the facility can be obtained by checking in at the scalehouse at the Ivy Solid Waste and Recycling Center.

DATE: December 6, 2024

Jan

28

Tue

RSWA Regular Board Meeting @ Rivanna Administration Building – 2nd Floor

Tickets

Jan 28 @ 2:00 pm

The agenda, which includes links to pertinent documents, will be posted no later than the Friday prior to the Board Meeting.

Click here for more information

RWSA Regular Board Meeting @ Rivanna Administration Building - 2nd Floor

Tickets

Jan 28 @ 2:15 pm

The agenda, which includes links to pertinent documents, will be posted no later than the Friday prior to the Board Meeting.

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Feb

4

Tue

Invitation for Bids – Engineering and Administration Building Project IFB #425

Tickets

Feb 4 @ 4:00 pm

INVITATION FOR BIDS

(Construction Form RA-1)

Project Owner:

Rivanna Water and Sewer Authority

695 Moores Creek Lane

Charlottesville, VA 22902

Please contact Scott Schiller at (434) 977-2970 ext. 206 to coordinate a site visit.

Project Name and Location:

Engineering and Administration Building Project

Charlottesville, Virginia

Invitation for Bid Number:

IFB NO: 425

DUE DATE FOR BIDS:

Bids will be received and opened on February 4, 2025 at 4 pm (local time) at the Rivanna Administration Building, 695 Moores Creek Lane, Charlottesville, VA 22902-9016, or by February 4, 2025 at 4 pm (local time) for those submitting electronic bids via eVA’s electronic bidding system. Please check eVA for project documents and any addendums. RWSA Engineering and Administration Building Project

Project Description:

The current Administrative Building for the Authority is located at the Moores Creek Advanced Water Resource Recovery Facility (MCAWRRF) at 695 Moores Creek Lane, Charlottesville, VA 229002. In addition to administrative staff, the Authority’s lab and Board room are also located within the existing Administration Building. Adjacent to the existing administration Building is a separate building where the Engineering Department is currently located. The purpose of this project will be to renovate the existing Administration Building and expand it as necessary for the current and future needs of the administration and engineering personnel. When complete, the Administration Building will provide offices for administrative, engineering, and information technology staff and will also contain updated lab facilities, the Rivanna Authorities’ Board room, and an educational exhibit space.

Non-Mandatory Virtual Pre-Bid Meeting:

Meeting date and time: 1:00 P.M. (EST), Tuesday, January 7, 2025.

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

https://bit.ly/RivannaEngandAdminBuildingProject

Meeting ID: 269 955 564 918

Passcode: hy3M4sU6

Or call in (audio only)

+1 872-242-7640 United States

Phone Conference ID: 273 650 139#

Project Architect:

Short, Elliot, Hendrickson Inc.

3535 Vadnais Center Drive