HVAC & electrical upgrades

Dinwiddie County Public Schools is soliciting sealed bids for HVAC and Electrical Upgrades at Sunnyside Elementary School located in McKenney, Virginia. The procurement is an Invitation for Bid (IFB 24-042201) with a firm submission deadline of May 16, 2024, at 1:00 PM. The project encompasses comprehensive mechanical and electrical system improvements, including removal and replacement of gymnasium mechanical equipment, corridor ceiling grid and acoustical tile replacement, and installation of new electrical panels and infrastructure for future rooftop mechanical equipment connections. The work is specifically scheduled for summer months, with the requirement that the school building and site remain fully operational and accessible to staff and the public during regular business hours. Contractors must demonstrate technical capability to perform the upgrades while maintaining partial occupancy and minimizing operational disruptions. A mandatory pre-bid conference was previously held, and the project will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. The project specifications include compliance with applicable building codes, occupancy classifications, and egress requirements, with careful consideration of potential asbestos and lead-containing materials.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises were explicitly identified in the procurement documents. The contract appears to be open to standard commercial contractors with demonstrated experience in educational facility HVAC and electrical system upgrades. The project will be funded through Dinwiddie County Public Schools' capital improvement budget, though specific funding amounts were not disclosed. The contract term is initially set for one year with potential options to renew for up to four additional one-year terms. While precise budget ranges were not specified, the comprehensive nature of the upgrades involving mechanical and electrical system replacements suggests a substantial project value. Contractors will be required to provide comprehensive documentation of their financial and technical capabilities to successfully complete the school infrastructure improvements. The project drawings and manual indicate a complex upgrade requiring sophisticated mechanical and electrical engineering expertise.