1st Street North Retaining Wall Rehabilitation Project

The City of Charlottesville, Virginia Department of Public Works is requesting sealed bids on the 1st Street North Retaining Wall Rehabilitation Project under IFB 27-13, with bids due August 17, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. and public bid opening at 2:15 p.m. the same day.

The scope is demolition of approximately 15 feet of existing rubble retaining wall and replacement with a new RW-3 retaining wall, including related sidewalk, pedestrian, and landscaping reconstruction or restoration per construction plans and VDOT and City specifications. The contractor provides all labor, supervision, equipment, tools, materials, and incidentals. Work commences September 14, 2026, with substantial completion required by October 23, 2026, and final completion by November 6, 2026.

Bids exceeding $200,000 must include a bid bond equal to five percent of the total bid amount payable to the City of Charlottesville. Contractors must hold current Virginia contractor licenses under Virginia Code Title 54.1, Chapter 11, and submit State Corporation Commission identification numbers with bids. All contractors must obtain required insurance and bonds prior to award and commencement of work, submit a construction schedule within ten days of contract execution, provide a personnel chart identifying key employees and all subcontractors and suppliers, and submit a submittal schedule within fifteen days of execution. Pricing is submitted on an FOB Destination-Freight Prepaid and Allowed basis, exclusive of taxes. The City is exempt from federal and state taxes but subject to local business, professional, and occupational license taxes.

A non-mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for August 4, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. via Microsoft Teams. Site visits are available by advance coordination with Project Manager Jonathan Dean. Bid documents and plans are available through the City's OpenGov procurement portal, posted July 13, 2026. Award is made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder in accordance with Virginia's competitive sealed bidding procedures.