Sealed bids are hereby solicited for the abandonment in place of approximately 548 linear feet of 8-Inch Sanitary Sewer and 3 manholes located adjacent to the Indian Run Stream and along Columbia Road in Annandale, Virginia. The project involves installing approximately 1,050 linear feet of C900 8-inch sanitary sewer lines, 5 new manholes and relocation of 5 laterals as shown in contract documents. Contractor is also responsible for installing and operating bypass pumping and construction of any related systems to keep the sanitary sewer in service. Contractor is also responsible to set-up traffic control measures as detailed in the documents. The construction of this project will require compliance with Fairfax County's Prevailing Wage Ordinance (Ordinance). By submitting a bid, Bidder acknowledges and certifies that their bid is in compliance with the Prevailing Wage Ordinance in Section 01026. Only firms that have been pre-qualified will be eligible to submit bids for this project. Bids received from those that have not been pre-qualified will not be considered. This is a lump sum price contract. Contract length is 350-calendar days. om. Bidders attending the in-person bid opening will wait outside Suite 463 and be escorted to the bid opening venue prior to bids being opened. Attendees shall abide by social distancing guidance provided by DPWES representatives during the bid opening. Please note that bid room capacity rules will be respected and all those arriving to witness this event may not be allowed inside the bid-room. This event shall conclude immediately following the opening of the bid packages. All bidders shall comply with Article A-21, Fairfax County Construction Safety Resolution. Bidder's request for determination of eligibility to bid must be received by the county no later than fourteen (14) days before bids are due in accordance to Article A-18.E of Section A, Information For Bidders. All questions concerning the project shall be submitted in writing to the Director, Wastewater Design and Construction Division, Department of Public Works and Environmental Services, 12000 Government Center Parkway, Suite 463, Fairfax, VA 22035-0056 or by emailing DPWESCAPWastewaterCollectionInquiry@fairfaxcounty.gov . To be given consideration, questions must be received at least seven (7) days prior to the date fixed for the opening of the bids. This office is the only point where information will be disseminated. Bid Security must accompany each proposal in accordance with Information for Bidders. No bid may be withdrawn for a period of sixty-five (65) days after the opening thereof.