Contractor Prequalification for Fire Station #22 Construction

The County of Frederick, Virginia is soliciting Statements of Qualifications from General Contractors for prequalification to bid on construction of Fire Station #22, with applications due September 17, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. local time. Only General Contractors—not subcontractors—are eligible.

The project involves construction of a new 15,171-square-foot fire and rescue facility with associated site improvements on a greenfield site at the intersection of Rainville Road and Tasker Road (Parcel 76-A-53N). The facility includes three drive-through apparatus bays, decontamination areas, administrative offices, meeting and training rooms, living quarters with individual bunk rooms, locker rooms, shower facilities, a residential kitchen, dining area, day room, and fitness area.

Applicants must demonstrate proven experience with similar projects of at least $10 million in construction value completed within the previous ten years and successful experience with fire stations or public safety facilities where possible. Three detailed project descriptions with documentation of on-time and on-budget completion are required. Applicants must prove ability to obtain 100% performance and 100% payment bonds, hold a Class A Virginia Contractor license, and provide evidence of workers' compensation insurance with an A.M. Best rating of A- or better. The County will deny prequalification for applicants with judgments for breach of contract within ten years, substantial noncompliance with prior contracts, criminal convictions related to construction or public contracting within ten years, or current debarment status.

Technical questions must be submitted in writing to Keith Jenkins, Deputy Chief, by 2:00 p.m. on August 25, 2026. Electronic submissions through eVA are required. Prequalifications will open at 2:05 p.m. on September 17. Prequalification does not guarantee contract award or issuance of the subsequent Invitation for Bid.