Construct SRE Building and Site Work

This is a competitive sealed bid procurement issued by Winchester City, Virginia, in partnership with the Virginia Department of Aviation and the Federal Aviation Administration for construction services at Lonesome Pine Airport. The project scope encompasses construction of a building pad and foundation, erection of a 40 feet by 40 feet Sustainable Rural Enterprise (SRE) building, construction of a lean-to structure as a bid additive, a building apron with integrated trench drain system, gravel pad and concrete sidewalk installation, accommodation for electric utility additions within the building, associated grading work, and implementation of erosion and sediment control measures. Key deliverables include detailed construction drawings and specifications for site preparation, the primary SRE building structure, drainage infrastructure, concrete and gravel work, and erosion control measures. The procurement requires contractors to submit bids through eVA.Virginia.gov by April 2, 2026, at 2:00 p.m., with a question deadline of March 25, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. directed to John Borgie or Amy Ferrell at Delta Airport Consultants. The contract term is 60 calendar days, with a bid holding period extending to October 15, 2026, and mobilization costs capped at 10 percent of the bid amount. A pre-bid meeting was held virtually on March 18, 2026, with attendance from multiple construction firms including Wallberg Construction, Swope Construction, ITEK Construction + Consulting, and Total Construction Services, demonstrating active market interest in the project.

The procurement documents do not specify set-aside designations or restrictions limiting participation to particular enterprise categories, indicating this is an open competitive solicitation available to qualified contractors meeting standard bonding and insurance requirements. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the available documents. Funding for the project is provided jointly by the Federal Aviation Administration and the Virginia Department of Aviation, with grants anticipated to be issued in summer 2026. The invitation to bid is identified as IFB-115367 (AIP Project No. 3-51-0060-021-2025, State Project No. CF-0060-021), and specifications and bid documents are available online at www.eva.virginia.gov. While specific contract award values or budget ranges are not disclosed in the provided documents, the project scope and construction components suggest a significant infrastructure investment. At least one addendum will be issued during the bidding process, and bidders are advised to monitor the eVA platform for any modifications or clarifications to the bid documents.