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This notice details wage determination for heavy construction projects, including sewer and water lines, in Madison, Orange, Page, and Shenandoah counties, Virginia. The notice is subject to the Davis-Bacon Act and Executive Orders **** and ****, requiring contractors to pay workers at least the applicable minimum wage rate. The notice includes a list of classifications and prevailing wage rates, and details the wage determination appeals process. Additional information on contractor requirements and worker protections under the executive orders is available at the provided URLs. The notice also mentions Executive Order ****, establishing paid sick leave for federal contractors. Finally, it mentions a project for repair or alteration of restoration of real property at Shenandoah National Park.

Sealed bids for the construction of levee setbacks are due at 2:00 PM local time on July 29, 2025. Bidders must submit a complete and signed **** form, a complete bid schedule, a complete contractor information sheet, the bidder's original bid guarantee, and accurately completed representations and certifications. The contract is a total small business set-aside. The contractor must begin performance within 7 calendar days and complete it within 161 calendar days after receiving award. The government requires performance and payment bonds. Offers providing less than 60 calendar days for government acceptance are not considered. Bids must be mailed to the Vicksburg district headquarters building or submitted in person. The government reserves the right to postpone or delay the bid opening date. Negotiations may be initiated after bid opening. Bidders should visit the site to ascertain the nature and location of the work and conditions affecting the work. The government will not be responsible for any understandings or representations concerning conditions made by its officers or agents prior to contract execution. The apparent successful bidder may be required to execute a certificate related to business integrity. The site of the work may include other adjacent or nearby property used by the contractor or subcontractors. Registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) database is required. The solicitation incorporates provisions by reference. The use of foreign construction material may be subject to a 2% federal excise tax. The contractor is responsible for complying with all requirements, including those related to subcontracting, wage rates, and Buy American requirements. The successful bidder is advised that performance and payment bonds shall be submitted in accordance with the time frame in block 12b of ****. The NTP will be issued immediately after verification of acceptable performance and payment bonds. Physical work cannot start until the accident prevention plan, contractor quality control plan, and other submittals have been submitted and approved. The government reserves the right to postpone or delay the date and/or time set for opening bids. Revisions or amendments to the bid opening date and/or time, if any, will be announced by amendment or amendments to this invitation for bids.