Proposal #1068460 Ernst Hall Investigate underground at FDC to see if ball drip at bottom that can… and 4 more items

Richard Bland College in Virginia awarded a contract to Siemens Industry Inc. on July 28, 2026, with a cumulative value of $53,584.74. The contract encompasses facility maintenance and repair services across multiple campus buildings, including Ernst Hall, McNeer Hall, and Freedom/Patriot facilities. Specific deliverables include investigation and repair of underground drainage systems at fire department connections (FDC), replacement of duct detectors and smoke heads in McNeer Hall, and excavation and installation of accessible maintenance pits and manholes at FDC locations with associated hydrostatic testing and site restoration.

The contract period extends through June 30, 2027, with provisions for additional services during this timeframe. Line item services include hardware repairs, underground drainage investigation and remediation at Ernst Hall ($10,917.50), fire safety equipment replacement at McNeer Hall ($1,292.24), and comprehensive FDC pit and drainage infrastructure installation at Freedom/Patriot facilities ($21,375.00), with an additional $20,000 reserved for contingent services. The contract deliverables focus on addressing deferred maintenance issues related to drainage systems and fire safety equipment across the college's physical plant.