County of Henrico Western Government Center Elevator Modernization

Henrico County Department of General Services is requesting sealed bids for modernization of four elevators across two existing buildings—the Courthouse and Jail West at 4309 E. Parham Road and 4317 E. Parham Road, respectively—under ITB No. 26-2939-3EAR, with bids due August 6, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. local time via the ProcureWare portal.

Bidders must hold a Class A Virginia Contractor's License. The scope covers bringing all four elevators into compliance with current building codes; detailed technical specifications are contained in the Project Manual. Work must achieve Substantial Completion within 365 days after Notice to Proceed and Final Completion within 30 days thereafter. Normal working hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with outside-hours work requiring County approval.

All bid amounts are F.O.B. destination to both project locations, with unit prices derived from Means Open Shop Building Construction Cost Data adjusted for Richmond, Virginia. Bidders must submit a 5 percent bid security (cashier's check, certified check, or bid bond) payable to Henrico County. The successful bidder will provide Performance and Labor and Material Payment Bonds equal to 100 percent of the contract value. The bidder bears the cost of all subcontractor permits; the County covers permits from its Department of Building Construction and Inspections and water/sewer connection fees.

Liquidated damages are $500 per calendar day for delays beyond the Substantial Completion deadline. Contract award will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder; if the contract amount exceeds $200,000, the Board of Supervisors makes the final award determination; otherwise, the Purchasing Director awards the contract.

A non-mandatory pre-bid conference is scheduled for July 17, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. at the Courthouse location, followed by a site visit. Public bid opening occurs immediately after the August 6 deadline via Microsoft Teams.