217-B3217-014 Campus Tunnel Repair Project

Radford University is seeking bids for the Campus Tunnel Repair Project (Project Code 217-B3217-014), a comprehensive utility tunnel improvement initiative located in Radford, Virginia. The project involves extensive infrastructure repairs, including replacement of concrete walls and tunnel tops, installation of pipe stands in various locations, and relocation of tunnel venting. The scope of work encompasses eight distinct project areas with specific requirements such as excavation of unsuitable material (100 cubic yards), rock material excavation (25 cubic yards), and interior tunnel CMU repairs (100 square feet). A mandatory pre-bid conference was held on November 14, 2024, with sealed bids due by 2:00 PM on December 10, 2024, and a public bid opening scheduled for December 11, 2024. Contractors must be registered in eVA (Virginia's electronic procurement system) and comply with OSHA confined space regulations, with the project anticipated to have a 270-calendar-day completion timeline from the January 13, 2025 notice to proceed, with a target completion date of October 9, 2025.

The procurement allows for broad participation without specific small business set-aside goals or disadvantaged enterprise restrictions. A Bid Bond is required, and the contract will be awarded on a lump sum basis to the most responsive bidder meeting all qualification criteria. Contractors must be registered in accordance with Virginia Code Section 54.1-1103 and possess the technical capability to handle complex tunnel infrastructure work, including temporary shoring installation, maintenance of emergency readiness, and protection of existing tunnel elements. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly detailed in the documents, the project involves significant infrastructure rehabilitation with multiple complex technical requirements. Bid documents can be obtained from TRASCO in Roanoke, Virginia, and will be available for inspection at the Facilities Planning & Construction Office. The project advances Executive Order 35 and reserves the right to reject any or all bids, indicating flexibility in the procurement process.