IFB 26016 James Wood High School - New Water Pump Station.pdf

JAMES WOOD HIGH SCHOOL – NEW WATER PUMP STATION

FREDERICK COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS RRMM PROJECT NO. 21320-62

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SECTION 001116 - NOTICE OF INVITATION FOR BIDS

FREDERICK COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

WINCHESTER, VIRGINIA 22603

IFB 26016

Sealed bids from Bidders are invited for the JAMES WOOD HIGH SCHOOL – NEW WATER PUMP STATION at 161 Apple Pie Ridge Road, Winchester, Virginia according to drawings and specifications prepared by RRMM Architects, Architecture | Planning | Interiors.

The project is generally described as the complete installation of a below-grade water pump station, controls, emergency backup generator, and piping with the existing water system remaining operational until the new system is complete, tested and approved.

Construction Documents, including Project Specifications and Drawings, will be available for download beginning Tuesday, July 28, 2026, at 9:00 AM local standard time from:

https://infoexchange.rrmm.com/UserWeb/Login/Login.aspx?v=0 Bidders will be asked to enter an email address and use password anonymous to view the list of projects bidding available for download and then download this project’s documents. Documents will also be posted to eVA and the Frederick County Public Schools website.

A non-mandatory Pre-Bid Conference for the project will be held on Tuesday, August 11, 2026, beginning at 11:00 AM local standard time at James Wood High School, 161 Apple Pie Ridge Road, Winchester, Virginia 22603 with a walk-around of the project site to follow the Conference. All attendees must bring a valid state issued ID for access to the school building.

The latest date for receipt by the Architect of bidders’ questions to be answered prior to receipt of bids will be Close of Business on Thursday, August 20, 2026.

Procedures for submitting a bid, claiming an error, withdrawing of bids and other pertinent information are contained in the Instructions to Bidders, which is part of the Invitation for Bids.

The Owner reserves the right to reject any and all bids and / or to waive any informality in the bidding procedures.

Sealed bids for James Wood High School – New Water Pump Station will be received electronically through eVA or via paper submission to the attention of Lisa Reed, Purchasing Supervisor, Frederick County Public Schools, 1415 Amherst St., Winchester, VA 22601. The deadline for submitting bids is 11:00 AM local standard time on Thursday, August 27, 2026.

Include Bid # IFB 26016 and the vendor’s name on the outside of the bid envelope. Paper submissions shall be submitted in duplicate with the original copy so labeled. The bids will be opened publicly at 11:30 AM local standard time the same day via Zoom and read aloud at that time.

FREDERICK COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS RRMM PROJECT NO. 21320-62

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Bidders may view the bid opening over Zoom at the following connection:

https://fcpsk12-net.zoom.us/j/96226327260?pwd=Q0jkRYl5amQuhUcdPWbaZlLB2SuGIM.1 Meeting ID: 962 2632 7260 Passcode: P2FyzY

A “Notice of Award” will also be posted on the Frederick County Public Schools website.

A Bid Bond and Contract Security will be required of all bidders regardless of amount. Bidders shall be required to bind their bid for sixty (60) days. The contract for the project shall be awarded on a lump sum basis of the Base Bid. Bidder's attention is directed to the requirements of Title 54, Chapter 11, of the Code of Virginia pertaining to registration of Contractors.

The forms “Compliance with Virginia Law for Transacting Business in Virginia” and “Direct Contact with Students” found at the end of specification section 004200 Bid Form shall be completed and included with the Bid submittal.

In accordance with Code of Virginia § 2.2-4343.1, the Owner does not discriminate against faith-based organizations, nor does it discriminate against a bidder or offeror because of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other basis prohibited by state law relating to discrimination in employment.

Frederick County School Board, a public body existing under Virginia Code § 22.1-28 1415 Amherst Street Winchester, Virginia 22601

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