Design/Build Post Steel Building

Wise County Public Schools is soliciting design/build proposals for construction of a post-steel building at Central High School in Virginia, with proposals due October 2, 2026 at 3:00 p.m.

The scope is a 40' x 80' x 16' post-steel softball batting cage with a 4-inch, 4000 psi concrete slab (reinforced, slick-trowel finish); seamless gutters with downspouts; 3 inches of insulation in roof and walls with vinyl backing; two 10' x 8' insulated commercial overhead garage doors; two 3' x 6'8" insulated steel-frame walkdoors with locksets; and all site preparation with stone base. Awardees must furnish all labor, materials, equipment, and supervision; ensure compliance with applicable building codes and permitting requirements; and coordinate with WCPS representatives throughout construction.

Proposals must be submitted in a sealed envelope to Wise County Public Schools, 628 Lake Street, NE, Wise, VA 24293, Attention: Gary Lawson. No pre-submission meeting, site visit, or bidders' conference is scheduled. Pricing is to be submitted as an itemized cost proposal including materials, labor, site preparation, and all associated expenses.

Evaluation criteria include compliance with project specifications, cost-effectiveness, vendor qualifications and past performance, and the proposed project schedule. Required proposal components are company background and relevant experience with post-steel building projects; proposed design approach; itemized costs; project schedule with start and completion dates; and references from similar completed projects. No contract value, budget range, or contract term is specified. No set-aside or preference program is identified.