ATC Replace Chilled Water Central Plant at Tidewater Community College

Tidewater Community College, Virginia Beach Campus, is requesting sealed bids for replacement of the existing chilled water central plant under Project Code 260-B4260-112-c (M26TC127), with bids due November 19, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. and public bid opening on November 20. Prevailing wage applies — the project is valued above $250,000 and subject to Virginia Department of Labor and Industry wage classifications ranging from $12.77 to $52.06 per hour depending on trade. All bidders must submit a Small Business Procurement Plan identifying proposed participation percentages in the Total Base Bid Amount.

The scope encompasses replacement of two water-cooled chillers, two cooling towers, two condenser water pumps, four chilled water pumps, and associated hydronic accessories and piping throughout the mechanical room and courtyard at 1700 College Crescent, Virginia Beach. The contractor must achieve Substantial Completion within 90 consecutive calendar days from the Notice to Proceed and Final Completion within 30 calendar days thereafter.

Contract awards will be made on a lump-sum basis to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. A Standard Bid Bond equal to 5% of the Total Base Bid Amount is required, along with Standard Performance and Labor and Material Payment Bonds following award. All bidders must be registered as vendors in the eVA procurement system and hold appropriate Virginia contractor licensure. The contract documents incorporate the Commonwealth of Virginia's standard General Conditions of the Construction Contract (Form CO-7) and require compliance with the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code and applicable safety regulations.

An optional pre-bid conference is scheduled for 9:00 a.m. on October 13, 2026 at Tidewater Community College, ATC Room H178. The project manual is attached.