799-B2799-019 Greensville Walk-In Freezer

The Virginia Department of Corrections is soliciting bids for the installation of a concrete pad and electrical connections for an owner-provided walk-in freezer at the Greensville Correctional Center. This procurement is a formal Invitation for Bids (IFB) managed through the electronic Virginia Acquisition (eVA) system, with sealed bids due electronically by June 7, 2023, at 2:00 PM EDT. A virtual public bid opening is scheduled for June 8, 2023, at 2:00 PM. The project requires contractors to prepare a concrete slab and extend electrical power supply for a 10' x 12' walk-in freezer unit, with a mandatory pre-bid site visit having occurred on May 11, 2023. Bidders must be registered contractors in accordance with the Code of Virginia and will be evaluated based on being the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. The contract will be awarded on a lump sum basis, with the owner reserving the right to reject any or all bids. Evaluation criteria will focus on total bid amount, contractor qualifications, and ability to meet project specifications.

The contract opportunity does not specify any specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Two bidders were identified in the bid tabulation: NOVAS Construction Co, LLC, with a bid of $94,780.00, and WACO, Inc., with a bid of $193,000.00. Both submitted the required bid bond or check. The project is being funded by the state of Virginia, with the architectural and engineering design completed by Thompson + Litton. The solicitation was managed by Darlene Lathrop (Contracting Officer) and Marcia Powers (Project Manager). The contract does not mention any incumbent vendors or specific integration requirements beyond the concrete pad and electrical connection work. The apparent bid range is between $94,780.00 and $193,000.00, with the lower bid from NOVAS Construction Co, LLC likely to be more competitive.