Hutcheson Hall Roof Replacement

Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University (Virginia Tech) is seeking bids for the Hutcheson Hall Roof Replacement project through Invitation for Bid (IFB #306852505), with Middlesex County as the associated jurisdiction. The procurement involves comprehensive roof replacement at Hutcheson Hall, specifically requiring removal of existing low-slope roofs and installation of a fully-adhered 90-mil EPDM roof system, along with a rooftop lightning protection system. The project mandates strict adherence to the 2021 Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code and Virginia Tech's 2023 Design and Construction Standards. A mandatory pre-bid conference will be held on February 20, 2025, at 10:00 AM in the Sterrett Classroom, with sealed electronic bids due by March 18, 2025, at 2:00 PM through Virginia Tech's electronic procurement portal. The Time for Completion is set at 60 consecutive calendar days from the Notice to Proceed, with Final Completion required within 30 days after Substantial Completion. Bidders must submit a lump sum bid, with potential for additional additive bid items at the owner's discretion.

The contract includes a 50% Small Business Participation Goal, requiring bidders to be registered vendors in eVA and authorized to transact business in Virginia. Contractors must be licensed as a Class A or Class B Virginia Contractor, depending on the contract amount. A bid bond of 5% is required for bids exceeding $500,000, and performance and payment bonds are mandatory. Bidders must have specific qualifications, including experience with lightning protection systems meeting UL96A & NFPA-780 standards. Preliminary inspections conducted in April 2024 revealed no asbestos-containing materials or lead-based paint in the existing roof system. The building is classified as Type 2B construction with a Business (B) occupancy classification and is equipped with a fire alarm system. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the comprehensive roofing and lightning protection scope suggests a substantial investment in infrastructure improvement for the Hutcheson Hall facility.