Albemarle County Office Building Generator Replacement

Albemarle County, Virginia is requesting sealed bids for generator replacement and service-entrance transfer-switch installation at the Albemarle County Office Building (401 McIntire Road, Charlottesville) under IFB #2610014, with bids due July 28, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. and virtual bid opening at 2:30 p.m. the same day via Microsoft Teams.

The scope covers removal of the existing emergency generator and installation of a new owner-provided, contractor-installed whole-building generator and owner-provided service-entrance transfer switch. The project manual, prepared by Simmons, Rockecharlie and Prince, Inc., includes comprehensive technical specifications organized by division, with Division 26 covering electrical work.

The estimated construction cost range is $350,000 to $450,000 on a lump-sum basis. Completion is required on or before December 4, 2026, based on an anticipated Notice to Proceed on or about August 18, 2026 and onsite construction beginning August 21, 2026. Final completion must occur within 90 consecutive calendar days after Substantial Completion.

For bids exceeding $100,000, a Bid Bond equal to 5% of the bid amount is required, and the contractor must submit Standard Performance Bond (Form AC-10) and Standard Labor and Material Payment Bond (Form AC-10.1), each in an amount equal to 100% of the accepted bid. Contractor registration under Virginia Code Title 54.1, Chapter 11 is mandatory; bidders must hold Class A Contractor licensure if the contract value is $120,000 or more or total construction work within any twelve-month period exceeds $750,000. Bidders must provide evidence of financial ability, appropriate experience, and confirmation of no judgments or criminal convictions related to construction contracting. An optional pre-bid conference was held July 7, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. at the County Office Building front entrance. Bids may be submitted electronically via the Albemarle County Bids Dashboard, hand-delivered to the lockbox at the Visitors Entrance, or mailed to the Procurement Office.