George mason regional library renovation

Fairfax County Department of Public Works and Environmental Services, Building Design and Construction Division is soliciting sealed bids for a comprehensive renovation of the George Mason Regional Library, a 28,000-square-foot masonry building, with bids due September 15, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. and public opening at 2:05 p.m. Only pre-qualified firms are eligible to submit bids — a hard eligibility gate that filters the bidder pool to a defined roster.

The scope spans a new standing seam metal roof and low-slope single-ply membrane roof systems; removal and replacement of all exterior windows and doors; exterior envelope improvements (insulation and air barrier) to meet current building codes; structural lateral bracing and roof reinforcement; complete replacement of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire protection systems; a roof-mounted photovoltaic array; interior reconfiguration with new finishes throughout; and site and landscape work including parking lot repaving and restriping and EV charging station infrastructure. Addendum No. 2 (issued August 21, 2026) adds roof access safety systems with vertical fixed ladders, platform guards, and permanent steel pipe guards; revises electrical controls from Lutron Athena to Lutron Vive; and updates wall coverings, signage, hardware, and flooring materials. The building will be unoccupied during construction, and the contractor assumes responsibility for demolition, removal, and recycling of all items remaining in the building.

The project is designed to achieve net zero energy performance, LEED Gold certification, and 50% energy performance improvement over ASHRAE baseline standards. The contract is structured as a lump sum price with a 730-calendar-day duration. Fairfax County's Prevailing Wage Ordinance applies. Bid security is required. Questions are due at least seven days prior to bid opening. Bidders must acknowledge receipt of all addenda (Addenda 1, 2, and 3 have been issued) on the Form of Bid or face potential rejection. Virtual bid opening observation via Microsoft Teams is permitted. Bids may not be withdrawn for 45 days after opening.