Fort Pickett 464, 465 Restoration Project 122346

The Virginia Department of Military Affairs is requesting sealed bids for renovation of two billeting facilities (Buildings 464 and 465) at Fort Pickett in Blackstone under IFB Project #26-122346, with bids due September 3, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. through the eVA portal and public opening on September 4. A mandatory pre-bid conference was held August 13, 2026; a site visit is scheduled August 27 at 10:00 a.m.

Bidders must hold a valid Virginia Contractor Class A License and be registered with eVA prior to award. Prevailing wage requirements apply to all bids exceeding $250,000. The Buy America Act applies to this project.

Scope encompasses plumbing upgrades (new water heaters and storage tanks), HVAC installation with new PTAC units and bathroom exhaust, interior and exterior painting, flooring installation with 15% attic stock for VCT materials, latrine improvements, gutter and drainage systems, asbestos abatement (floor tiles and window glazing putty in Building 465), concrete work, and structural repairs. Construction proceeds in two phases: Building 464 first, then Building 465. The contractor is responsible for chimney demolition and haul-out, PTAC wall sleeve replacement and sealing, third-party roof inspection during installation, and all permits except building permits. Virginia Department of Labor asbestos notifications must be submitted 20 calendar days prior to work commencement.

The contract is awarded on a lump-sum basis. Time to substantial completion is 240 calendar days from notice to proceed, with 30 days thereafter for final completion. A mandatory 5% bid bond is required; performance and labor and material payment bonds are required for bids exceeding $250,000. Work is limited to Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with alternate hours available upon one week's notice. The owner furnishes water and electricity; the contractor provides temporary sanitary facilities. All vehicle occupants must present valid Real ID at the facility gate. Addendum 01 (posted August 25) addresses pre-bid Q&A on asbestos specifications, flooring measurements, furniture disposal, roof materials, and VCT procedures. Questions were due August 2.