DSS ADA Restroom Project

Franklin County, Virginia is requesting sealed bids on turnkey ADA-accessible restroom construction at the Department of Social Services building, 120 East Court Street, Rocky Mount, with bids due September 25, 2026 at 2:00 PM and a mandatory site visit on September 16, 2026 at 10:00 AM.

The scope is design-build delivery of a complete, code-compliant accessible restroom including preconstruction coordination, selective demolition, framing and drywall, plumbing and electrical rough-in and finish, mechanical ventilation, accessible fixtures and hardware, flooring and wall finishes, firestopping, and closeout documentation. The County's desired completion timeline is 30 calendar days from Notice to Proceed. Bidders must propose separate schedules for Substantial Completion and Final Completion; liquidated damages are $100 per calendar day for delays beyond contract time.

Award will be made on a firm fixed lump-sum basis to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. All pricing must include labor, materials, equipment, supervision, overhead, profit, freight, permits, taxes, insurance, and cleanup. Successful bidders must hold applicable Virginia contractor licenses and provide certificates of insurance meeting specified minimum limits: Workers' Compensation (statutory), Commercial General Liability ($1,000,000 per occurrence / $2,000,000 aggregate), Automobile Liability ($1,000,000 combined single limit), and Umbrella/Excess Liability ($5,000,000) if required, with Franklin County named as additional insured. Bid and performance bonds are not required.

Written questions are due September 18, 2026 at 5:00 PM. Bids remain valid for 90 calendar days after opening unless extended by mutual written agreement. Attendance at the mandatory site visit is a condition of bid responsiveness. Award is subject to available funding and required approvals.