Chapman Hall AHU Replacement at Virginia Western Community College

Virginia Community College System is requesting sealed bids for the Chapman Hall AHU replacement project at Virginia Western Community College in Roanoke, with bids due May 14, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. and a public bid opening on May 15 at 2:00 p.m. The project involves removal and replacement of a 45-ton rooftop air handling unit on an existing roof curb, including building automation system connections through a sole-source vendor and mechanical commissioning. A pre-bid conference is scheduled for April 23, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. at the Natural Science Center on the Virginia Western campus (attendance optional but highly recommended).

Prevailing wage rates established by the Virginia Department of Labor and Industry apply; the project is subject to Virginia Code 2.2-4321.3 prevailing wage requirements because the contract exceeds $250,000 and involves state funding. All bidders must be properly licensed in Virginia as either a Class A Contractor (contracts of $120,000 or more) or Class B Contractor (contracts between $10,000 and $120,000). Contractors must comply with Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code requirements and provide proof of E-Verify program participation if they employ more than 50 workers on average.

BAS Control Systems is designated as the sole-source subcontractor for the DDC system for HVAC controls at a fixed price of $27,700, which must be included in the total base bid. The contractor must achieve substantial completion within 105 consecutive calendar days from the Notice to Proceed, with final completion within 30 days thereafter. A Standard Commonwealth Bid Bond equal to 5% of the bid amount is required. Bids will be awarded on a lump-sum basis to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. All bidders must be registered as vendors in eVA and submit a Small Business Procurement Plan identifying proposed participation percentages.