Fork Union Community Center Generator Project

Fluvanna County, Virginia is requesting competitive sealed bids from qualified licensed contractors for a turnkey generator and transfer switch installation at Fork Union Community Center, with bids due August 4, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. EST and a mandatory pre-bid conference on July 23, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. at the project site.

Bidders must hold a current Class A Contractor's license from Virginia's Board of Contractors, with all subcontractors holding appropriate specialty licenses for electrical work. The scope is complete turnkey installation: furnish and deliver a Rehlko 230 kW generator with 800 amp transfer switch, 96-hour run time tank at 50% load, block heater, battery charge maintainer, and diesel fuel capability; construct concrete pad; perform all electrical work including VA 811 ticket and Dominion Power downtime coordination; trench and bury conduit; recover and seed the site; terminate wires; conduct system testing; and provide operational training to County staff. All work must comply with Virginia Code, Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Codes, National Electrical Code, and OSHA standards. The County will request building permits at no cost to the contractor.

The contract will be awarded as a firm fixed-price lump sum to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder. Substantial completion is required within 120 consecutive calendar days of Notice to Proceed. All equipment, materials, and installation work carry a five-year comprehensive warranty from County acceptance at no additional cost.

A bid bond equal to 5 percent of the maximum bid price is required. The successful bidder must provide performance and payment bonds equal to the contract price prior to execution. Written inquiries are due by July 27, 2026 at 10:00 a.m., with responses posted by July 29. Bidders must submit vendor data sheets, proof of authority to transact business in Virginia, certifications of no collusion, offeror statements, and references for at least four current or recent clients with similar project scope. Bids may be submitted in sealed envelopes or electronically via eVA.