24-2472 IFB 1ST floor south garage lighting replacement

The Capital Region Airport Commission (CRAC) has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) #24-2472 for the First Floor South Garage Lighting Replacement project, located in Henrico County and Richmond City, Virginia. The procurement requires a contractor to provide comprehensive labor, supervision, equipment, tools, materials, and incidentals necessary for replacing various exterior and interior lighting fixtures with LED lights in the South Parking Garage, South Expansion Parking Garage, and North and South Garage Elevator Lobbies. The project mandates that all work be performed in accordance with provided specifications, construction drawings, and local code. The bid submission deadline is Tuesday, August 13, 2024, at 10:00 AM local time, with a non-mandatory pre-bid meeting held on July 18, 2024. The Commission anticipates completing the proposed work within 75 calendar days upon receipt of the Notice to Proceed, and bids will be evaluated on a total lump sum basis. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with the Commission reserving the right to reject all bids, waive informalities, or delete items before making an award.

The Commission has not established specific Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) participation goals for this non-federally funded project, but encourages voluntary good faith efforts to utilize DBEs, Minority-Owned Business Enterprises (MBEs), and Women-Owned Business Enterprises (WBEs). While no set-aside designations are explicitly stated, bidders are encouraged to demonstrate inclusive contracting practices. The Notice of Intent to Award document indicates that Fairfield Enterprise, LLC was selected as the preferred contractor with a bid of $437,640.30. No incumbent vendor information or specific integration requirements were detailed in the procurement documents. The project will require the selected contractor to maintain airport and tenant access throughout construction, submit a detailed Critical Path Method (CPM) construction schedule within 20 calendar days of award, and provide monthly status reports and schedule updates. Contractors must also comply with all FAA, Virginia Department of Aviation, and CRAC rules and regulations, with a 5% retainage to be held until final completion.