General Contractor/Construction Manager Morning Meadows

Bristol City is requesting sealed bids for general contractor/construction manager services on the Morning Meadows residential construction project in Bristol, Virginia, with bids due August 5, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. EST. A mandatory pre-bid conference will be held at a date and time to be determined.

The scope encompasses construction of six duplex buildings on a 1.4-acre undeveloped tract at 700 Moore Street: five one-bedroom duplexes and one two-bedroom duplex, totaling 12 one-bedroom residential units and 2 two-bedroom units. The prime general contract covers all trades including general building construction, plumbing, mechanical, and electrical work. The project manual specifies work under MasterSpec divisions and includes HUD Form 5370 General Conditions of the Contract for Construction, with standard AIA forms for bonds, certificates of insurance, RFIs, change orders, and payment applications. A geotechnical investigation report prepared by Sekiv Solutions (dated February 19, 2025) is available to bidders. Work is restricted to 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, and the site is designated smoke-free and tobacco-free with a 20-foot perimeter restriction around all buildings and facilities.

Bidders must be properly licensed in Virginia and in their respective trades. The successful bidder must provide a Performance Bond, Labor and Material Payment Bond, and acceptable insurance coverage. Bid security of 5 percent of the bid amount must accompany each bid submission. Bids remain valid for 60 days following opening. The contractor must begin work upon receipt of the Notice to Proceed and complete all work within the specified contract time. The project owner is Beyond Housing, a Virginia-based entity, with DNA Workshop serving as architect.