702-27-05, DBVI Outdoor Classroom Pavilion Space

The Department for the Blind and Vision Impaired (DBVI) is soliciting sealed bids for construction of an outdoor classroom pavilion space at 397 Azalea Avenue, Richmond, Virginia, with bids due October 14, 2026 and a non-mandatory pre-bid conference scheduled for September 17, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. EST. Bidders must be registered Virginia contractors licensed by the Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation (Class A, B, or C) and registered as vendors in eVA. Small business participation is required as part of the bid submission.

The scope comprises a 1,960 square-foot outdoor gathering space designed to accommodate approximately 280 occupants, divided into Part A (lump sum for building construction within a 5-foot perimeter of the structure) and Part B (lump sum for sitework beyond that perimeter). Work includes site grading and drainage, hardscape installation with pedestrian-grade concrete pavers, concrete walks and steps with handrails, brick retaining and seat walls, landscaping with trees and shrubs, storm sewer installation with drainage structures, site lighting with LED fixtures, electrical outlets, and erosion and sediment control measures. The project must comply with the 2021 Virginia Construction Code, 2021 Virginia Plumbing and Mechanical Codes, 2020 National Electric Code (NFPA 70), and ADA accessibility requirements. All plant materials, hardscape, and landscape materials carry one-year warranties following acceptance, with replacement of unhealthy or dead materials at contractor expense.

Substantial completion must occur within 60 consecutive calendar days from Notice to Proceed, with final completion within 30 additional calendar days. Prevailing wage rates established by the Virginia Department of Labor and Industry apply, ranging from $12.77 to $51.39 per hour by trade classification. The campus remains occupied during construction, requiring coordination with facility operations. A 5% bid bond (Form CO-10.2) is required. Sealed bids must be submitted electronically through eVA by 2:00 p.m. on October 14, 2026, with public bid opening via Microsoft Teams on October 15, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. Performance and payment bonds are required following award. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder on a lump sum basis.