Construction

Patrick County is seeking sealed bids for a construction contract to renovate the Uptown Stuart Business Development and Child Care Center located at 132 and 136 Slusher Street in Stuart, Virginia. The project involves converting a former True Value Hardware Store into a business development center with a cowork space upstairs and a child care center downstairs, including construction and landscaping work. Bidders must be licensed Class A or registered Class B contractors in Virginia and must have EPA Renovation, Repair and Painting (RRP) certification for work on pre-1978 buildings. A mandatory pre-bid conference was held on November 14, 2024, with sealed bids due by 10:00 AM on December 4, 2024, at the Patrick County Administration Building. Bidders are required to submit a detailed Contractor's Qualification Statement including current contracts, experience, credit availability, and previous work history. The contract will be awarded on a lump sum basis to the lowest responsive bidder, with special emphasis on compliance with federal requirements including Davis-Bacon Act wage rates and other federal labor standards. Bidders must also provide a bid bond and complete all required documentation outlined in the Invitation for Bids (IFB).

The project is funded through multiple grant sources, including the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) grant, IRF Grant Funding, and Tobacco Commission Funding, with no specific set-aside designations or restrictions on responding organizations. An asbestos inspection previously identified asbestos-containing vinyl composition tiles that must be abated by a licensed contractor, with the base bid requiring asbestos abatement and a potential deductive alternate if the owner elects to perform the work separately. An add alternate is included to replace the entire TPO roof, and furniture costs have been removed from the base bid. While the specific award value is not explicitly stated, the project involves comprehensive renovation of an existing commercial structure. The procurement allows for potential subcontractors and requires detailed qualification statements, suggesting flexibility in contractor composition. Special inspections will be conducted by third-party inspectors paid directly by the owner, with the contractor responsible for coordination and access.