Emergency Ventilation BWMT

The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) has issued an Invitation for Bids (IFB) for the construction of the Big Walker Mountain Tunnel Ventilation Saccardo Nozzles project located in Bland County, Virginia. The project generally involves the preparation of detailed shop drawings, selective demolition of concrete, installation of ventilation nozzles and appurtenances, installation of fan dampers and controls and appurtenances, and commissioning. Sealed bids will be received electronically through eVA, the Commonwealth of Virginia's central electronic procurement website, until 2:00 P.M. on March 28, 2024. A mandatory pre-bid conference will be held at the project site. The contract will be awarded on a lump sum basis to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. The Time for Completion is 305 consecutive calendar days from the date of the Notice to Proceed, with Final Completion to be achieved within 30 days after Substantial Completion. A 5% bid bond is required for bids exceeding $500,000.

The project is subject to the Commonwealth's Small Business Procurement Plan, and bidders must propose a minimum percentage of 50% small business participation. Prevailing wage rates have been determined by the Virginia Department of Labor and Industry and will apply. The contract is funded by the Commonwealth of Virginia, and the work will be administered in accordance with state procurement laws and regulations. The project has no listed incumbent vendors or current contractors, and the available budget information is not provided.