Florida Ave Pedestrian Improvements (Phase 4)

The City of Lynchburg is requesting sealed bids for the Florida Avenue Pedestrian Improvements (Phase 4), an ADA-compliant sidewalk and associated infrastructure project, with bids due July 28, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. at City Hall Procurement Division, 900 Church Street, Lynchburg, Virginia.

The scope encompasses construction of an ADA-constructed sidewalk extending from Greenfield Drive to the Lynchburg Detention Center entrance, including commercial entrances, curb and gutter installation, signage, pavement markings, and associated stormwater structures. Bid line items span 57 discrete work components: excavation (2,590 cubic yards), storm sewer pipes in 15-inch, 18-inch, and 60-inch sizes, concrete sidewalks (485 square yards), curb and gutter (895 linear feet), asphalt paving (235 tons), and traffic control and erosion control measures.

Bidders must demonstrate at least five years of experience in similar municipal work and submit a Statement of Experience, Statement of Available Resources, Equal Opportunity Report Statement, and Corporate Status Form. The DBE goal is zero percent. Bid bonds or certified checks equal to 5% of the total base bid are required; the successful bidder must execute performance and labor/material payment bonds in the amount of 100% of the base bid within ten days of Notice of Award.

The contractor must commence work within ten days of receiving Notice to Proceed and achieve substantial completion within 270 calendar days. Liquidated damages are assessed at $700 per calendar day for delays beyond the completion deadline. An optional virtual pre-bid conference is scheduled for July 8, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. Clarification requests are due in writing by July 16, 2026 at 3:00 p.m., with addenda posted by July 17 at 3:00 p.m. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder.