159187 Gretna AHQ Combo Building

The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) is soliciting bids for an Invitation for Bid (IFB) #159187 for the construction of a new Gretna Area Headquarters (AHQ) Combo Building in Patrick County, Virginia. The project involves constructing a 4,998 square foot combination building that includes comprehensive site development, utility installations, foundation work, building envelope construction, interior finishing, and complete mechanical systems such as HVAC, plumbing, electrical systems, lighting, and lightning protection. The procurement process includes multiple addenda that have modified key dates, with the final bid submission deadline extended to January 3, 2025, at 3:00 PM EST, and the public bid opening scheduled for January 6, 2025, at 3:00 PM EST. A pre-bid conference was held on December 9, 2024, and potential bidders were required to acknowledge each addendum to remain responsive. The project requires technical expertise in complex building construction, with specific requirements for site management, including having a Registered Land Disturber and VDOT Erosion & Sediment Control certified personnel on site. VDOT will obtain the building permit and SWPPP permit, while the contractor must secure a VDOT Land Use Permit for entrance modifications and utilities.

While specific set-aside designations are not explicitly detailed in the available documents, the project will likely require standard compliance with state and federal contracting regulations regarding disadvantaged business enterprises. The project's Notice of Intent to Award indicates that Blair Construction, Inc. was selected as the winning bidder with a total contract price of $3,197,700.00, subject to several compliance conditions including eVA vendor registration, submission of contract documents, performance bonds, and successful completion of background checks. The existing VDOT office building and fuel management system will remain operational until the new combo building is complete, ensuring continuity of operations. The project includes provisions for maintaining VDOT's snow removal operations using the existing Salt Barn and associated access from October 1 through April 1. Additional requirements include technical specifications for various building systems, with detailed documentation across multiple volumes of the project manual covering everything from concrete and masonry to electrical and mechanical installations.