Aquatics & Fisheries Research Center Roof Replacement

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Virginia Tech) is soliciting sealed bids for the Aquatics & Fisheries Research Center Roof Replacement project located in Blacksburg, Virginia. The procurement is an Invitation for Bid (IFB #306852508) requiring the removal of 2,304 square feet of existing roof system down to the roof deck and replacement with a fully adhered 90-mil roofing system, including all associated work. A mandatory pre-bid conference was held on February 20, 2025, at 10:00 AM in the Sterrett Classroom, with the deadline for Request for Information set for February 25, 2025, at 2:00 PM. Sealed bids must be submitted electronically through Virginia Tech's procurement portal by March 14, 2025, at 2:00 PM, with a bid opening scheduled for March 17, 2025, at 2:00 PM via Zoom. The project requires substantial completion within 45 consecutive calendar days from the notice to proceed, and the contract will be awarded on a lump sum basis to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder.

The procurement establishes a 50% small business participation goal and requires bidders to be registered in eVA (Virginia's procurement portal) and certified by Virginia's Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation. A bid bond of 5% is required for bids exceeding $500,000, and payment and performance bonds will be mandatory. Contractors must maintain a drug-free workplace and comply with all applicable state and federal regulations regarding labor, safety, and equal employment opportunity. The project specifications indicate specific requirements for roof edge details, scupper terminations, secondary drainage, mechanical unit terminations, and fall protection systems. While a specific budget range is not explicitly stated, the comprehensive project manual and detailed specifications suggest a significant infrastructure investment for the roof replacement at the Aquatics & Fisheries Research Center.