#2026-21 new construction for department of social services

Bedford County, Virginia is requesting bids on new construction of a 37,290 square foot office building for the Department of Social Services under IFB #2026-21, with sealed bids due July 31, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. local time. In case of tied bids, preference is given to goods and services produced in Virginia, with bidders within Bedford County receiving first preference.

The scope covers construction of a new office building with office and training/assembly spaces. Detailed specifications, construction standards, materials requirements, safety protocols, and inspection procedures are set forth in the Project Manual and Drawings posted at https://www.bedfordcountyva.gov/Home/Components/RFP/RFP/436/2268. The successful bidder must execute the contract within ten calendar days of award and provide a performance bond and Certificate of Insurance with required endorsements. The bid price must include all costs associated with construction including freight, delivery, and incidental charges on an F.O.B. Destination basis, with no additional charges passed to the County.

Payment terms are Net 30 days following invoice receipt or work acceptance, whichever is later. The contractor is liable for liquidated damages of $200 per calendar day for delays beyond the stipulated performance period. The County reserves the right to reject any or all bids, negotiate with the lowest bidder if the bid exceeds available funds, waive informalities, and cancel or reopen the solicitation. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder within thirty days after bid opening unless extended by mutual written agreement.

A pre-bid meeting is scheduled for July 9, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. at the Bedford County Gym, 1059 Turning Point Road, Bedford, VA 24523, with attendance optional. Sealed bids may be submitted via email to hknight@bedfordcountyva.gov or hand-delivered to the County of Bedford Finance Department, 122 East Main Street, Suite 203, Bedford, VA 24523. Bids will be opened and announced approximately fifteen minutes after the deadline in the County Administration Building's third-floor Large Meeting Room and may be observed in person. Questions must be submitted in writing no later than 3:00 p.m. on July 17, 2026. No administrative appeals procedure has been established for contractual claims under this contract.