Albemarle County Office Building Auditorium Lighting and Shades Replacement

Albemarle County is requesting sealed bids on auditorium lighting and window shades replacement at the Albemarle County Office Building, 401 McIntire Road, Charlottesville, Virginia, under IFB #2610015, with bids due August 4, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. and a virtual bid opening at 2:30 p.m. the same day.

The scope includes complete replacement of existing auditorium lighting fixtures with new LED interior lighting systems, replacement of existing window shades, and associated electrical work including wireless lighting control devices, panelboards, raceways, and grounding systems. Virginia State Board for Contractors registration is mandatory; Class B Contractor licensing is required for contracts between $10,000 and $120,000.

The estimated construction cost range is $100,000 to $150,000 on a lump sum basis. A 5% Bid Bond is required for any bid exceeding $100,000. Performance and Labor/Material Payment Bonds equal to 100% of the accepted bid are required for contracts exceeding $100,000. Substantial Completion is required by October 30, 2026, based on a Notice to Proceed of approximately August 25, 2026 with on-site construction beginning August 28, 2026; Final Completion is due within 90 consecutive calendar days thereafter.

The Contractor must obtain and pay for all permits except the building permit, which the Owner will obtain and pay for. These include any land disturbance permits, environmental permits, and VDOT land use permits if applicable. The project manual was prepared by Simmons, Rockecharlie and Prince, Inc., Consulting Engineers, and incorporates Albemarle County's standard Construction Contract General Conditions.

An optional pre-bid conference will be held Wednesday, July 15, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. at the County Office Building's front entrance. Sealed bids must be submitted electronically via the Albemarle County Bids Dashboard or hand-delivered to the designated lockbox at the County Office Building.