Construction of Snow Creek Collection Facility

Franklin County, Virginia is seeking bids for the construction of the Snow Creek Collection Facility, a solid waste collection infrastructure project located in Floyd County. The procurement involves constructing a new facility with comprehensive site preparation, including grading, paving, concrete pad installation, and electrical connections. The county will separately provide compactor equipment and an attendant building. Interested bidders must obtain contract documents either by purchasing hard copies for $75.00 from Engineering Concepts, Inc. or requesting a free digital copy via email. A mandatory pre-bid conference is scheduled for Tuesday, November 11th at 1:00 PM at the project site off Snow Creek Road. Sealed bids will be received until 2:00 PM local time on Friday, November 14th at the Franklin County administrative offices, with bids to be opened and read aloud at that time. Bidders are required to comply with Virginia Code Section 54.1-1112 and must clearly mark bid envelopes with their contractor license number.

The procurement opportunity encourages participation from minority and female-owned businesses, with Franklin County explicitly stating its commitment as an Equal Opportunity Employer. Bidders should note that if the lowest bid exceeds available funds, the county reserves the right to negotiate with the apparent low bidder to align the contract price with budgetary constraints. Respondents are advised to independently verify complete bid documentation, including any potential addenda, through the Franklin County procurement webpage. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the project involves significant infrastructure development for a solid waste collection facility. The county emphasizes contractor transparency and compliance, requiring detailed licensing information and providing multiple channels for document acquisition. Prospective bidders should carefully review all requirements and ensure full compliance with local procurement regulations to maximize their chances of a successful bid submission.