Grayson County seeking proposals to construct access drive

Grayson County, Virginia is seeking proposals for a construction project involving the development of a commercial entrance and a 24-foot wide paved access drive. The procurement is structured as a lump sum contract, with sealed bids due by May 24, 2024, at 2:00 PM. The comprehensive project scope includes grading, erosion and sediment control, culvert and storm drain installations, fire hydrant relocation, curbing, and sidewalk installation. A non-mandatory pre-bid conference is scheduled for May 2, 2024, to provide potential bidders with additional project details. The contract requires substantial completion within 120 days and full completion within 150 days after contract award. Bidders must submit a bid security equal to 5% of their total bid price and demonstrate technical competence and financial capacity to execute the project. Evaluation will prioritize the lowest responsive bid from a responsible contractor, with liquidated damages of $300 per day for late substantial completion and $200 per day for final completion non-compliance.

The solicitation documents do not explicitly specify set-aside designations for disadvantaged businesses or provide specific restrictions on bidder qualifications. Progress payments will be made monthly based on percentage of work completed, with a 10% retainage held until substantial completion. While the exact project budget is not disclosed, the comprehensive nature of the access drive construction suggests a significant capital investment. The project will be overseen by Grayson County, with engineering services provided by Hurt & Proffitt, Inc. An optional alternate bid item allows bidders to propose eliminating prime and double seal paving in favor of standard asphalt pavement, providing some flexibility in bid submissions. The technical specifications and sheet set, totaling approximately 13MB of documentation, provide detailed guidance for potential contractors interested in bidding on this infrastructure development project.