Department of Juvenile Justice- 300 KW Standby Generator Replacement

The Commonwealth of Virginia, Department of Juvenile Justice is requesting sealed bids for the removal and replacement of a 300 kilowatt standby diesel generator at Bon Air Juvenile Correctional Center under Project 777-B3777-005, with bids due August 12, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. Eastern Time and a mandatory pre-bid conference on July 8, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. at the project site.

Bidders must be registered vendors in eVA and hold appropriate Virginia contractor licensure (Class A or Class B depending on contract value). Prevailing wage rates under Virginia Code 2.2-4321.3 apply. For contracts exceeding $500,000, a bid bond equal to 5% of the bid amount is required; performance and labor-material payment bonds are required upon award. Contractors with more than 50 employees must comply with E-Verify participation and immigration reform requirements.

The scope includes demolition of the existing 300 kilowatt generator, three automatic transfer switches, and associated electrical infrastructure, followed by installation of a new 230 kilowatt Kohler diesel generator system serving Cottages A-3, A-4, and B. New work encompasses three automatic transfer switches, an 800-ampere generator tap box for load bank testing, a two-section generator switchboard, extension of electrical feeders and control conductors, a remote annunciation system with wireless capability, emergency stop switches, chain link fencing with double swing gate, and signage. Electrical design is 208/120-volt, three-phase, four-wire service. All work must comply with the 2018 International Fire Code, Virginia Construction Code, Virginia Electrical Code, NFPA 241-2013, and National Electrical Code 702. The contractor must coordinate with Virginia 811 for subsurface utility identification at least 72 hours prior to excavation, secure fire marshal permits, and maintain temporary power during construction. The existing generator fuel must be preserved and reused after filtering and cleaning; the owner retains first right of refusal on demolished materials.

Substantial Completion is due 300 consecutive calendar days from Notice to Proceed, with Final Completion required within 30 days thereafter. The contract will be awarded on a lump-sum basis to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. Public bid opening and reading occurs August 13, 2026 at the project site.