Freund House Electrical Upgrades Project

Fairfax County is seeking pre-bid qualifications for the Freund House Electrical Upgrades Project, a construction initiative located in the Mount Vernon District at 5408 Old Mill Rd in Alexandria, Virginia. The procurement is specifically focused on electrical system improvements for the Freund House, with contractors required to submit comprehensive pre-qualification documentation demonstrating their technical capabilities and experience in similar infrastructure upgrade projects. The solicitation was posted on November 24, 2025, with a critical submission deadline of January 15, 2026, indicating a relatively short window for potential bidders to prepare and submit their qualifications. Contractors interested in this opportunity must carefully review the project specifications and ensure they can meet the technical requirements for electrical system modernization in this historic county property. The pre-qualification process will likely involve a detailed review of contractors' past performance, technical expertise, financial stability, and specific experience with electrical infrastructure upgrades in municipal or historic properties.

While specific set-aside designations are not explicitly detailed in the provided information, Virginia state and Fairfax County procurement practices often include provisions that encourage participation from small, minority-owned, women-owned, and veteran-owned businesses. The project's location in Alexandria City and Fairfax County suggests potential local business preference policies might be in effect. The electrical upgrades project implies potential complexity that could require specialized electrical contracting expertise, which might limit the pool of qualified respondents. Without specific budget information provided, the scope suggests this is likely a moderate-scale municipal infrastructure improvement project. Potential bidders should be prepared to demonstrate not only technical competence but also the capacity to work within municipal government contracting frameworks, including compliance with local prevailing wage requirements, insurance standards, and potential performance bonding expectations.