ASP Hot Pad #2 Rehab

New Kent County, Virginia (Department of Military Affairs) is soliciting bids for rehabilitation of ASP Hot Pad #2 at Fort Pickett in Blackstone with bids due September 25, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. through eVA, and questions due September 23, 2026 by 2:00 p.m.

The scope includes vegetation removal within and around the perimeter, installation of a new electrical breaker and 275-foot feed line from an existing panel across the street to poles in the lot, installation of two LED lights with photocells on existing poles (RAB X17XFU330SF/PCT model, 330 watts, IP65-rated, with BULL2 bronze Bullhorn mounting brackets), upgrade of the Lightning Protection System on all four poles to meet NFPA 780, UL 96A, UL 96, and LPI 175 standards, fence tightening or replacement of sagging sections, and refresh of crusher run stone base with compaction and grading for positive drainage to the stormwater conveyance system. All work must comply with Virginia Construction and Professional Services Manual, Virginia Electrical Design Manual, Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code, NFPA 70, VDOT Road and Bridges Specifications 2022, Fort Pickett 350-1 regulations, and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers UXO Safety protocols. The Buy America Act applies to all materials. An additive bid item is available for similar work on Hot Pad #1 with a 150-foot electrical feed line.

Contractors must be licensed by the Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation, Board for Contractors, and personnel must comply with Real ID Act requirements for Fort Pickett entrance. Contractor access is restricted to Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Substantial Completion is required within 45 consecutive calendar days from Notice to Proceed, with Final Completion within 30 consecutive calendar days thereafter. Bids are due on a lump sum basis and must remain valid for 30 days following opening. A 5% Bid Bond (form DGS-30-090 CO-10.2) is required; no alternative security is accepted. Award will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder on the grand total Base Bid amount. Successful contractor must provide builder's risk insurance equal to contract value plus change orders. All invoices must be submitted within 365 days of completion and include required payment documentation per Virginia Department of Management and Analysis standards.