23-24-074 West Main Underground

The City of Danville, Virginia is soliciting proposals through Request for Proposal (RFP) No. 23-24-074 for the "West Main Street Underground Project Construction Services." The intent of this RFP is to secure a qualified contractor to perform construction services for the West Main Street Underground Project in accordance with the specifications defined in the proposal documents. The project involves underground construction work, and the successful contractor will be responsible for the scope of work outlined in the RFP. Proposals must be submitted by March 21, 2024, and the award will be made to the proposal that is most advantageous to the City, based on factors such as price, technical recommendation, delivery time, quality, operating and maintenance cost, service, and resale value. A pre-bid conference was held on March 4, 2024, and an addendum has been issued to the RFP, which includes changes to the liquidated damages fees and a requirement for bidders to include the proposed completion date as a factor in the evaluation process.

The RFP does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The Notice of Intent indicates that the contract will be awarded to Davis H. Elliot Construction Company Inc., but the RFP documents do not provide information about any incumbent vendors or current contractors, or the budget range for the project.