IFB 159523 - General Construction Services

The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) is soliciting bids for IFB #159523, seeking a general construction services contractor to provide on-call, time and materials services for facilities within the Richmond District. The contract will cover multiple VDOT facilities including the Richmond District Complex, Ashland Residency, Chesterfield Residency, Petersburg Residency, and South Hill Residency. Contractors must be licensed by Virginia DPOR as a Class "A" Contractor with either Commercial Improvement (CIC) or Commercial Building (CBC) classifications. The scope of work encompasses various construction tasks including carpentry, masonry, flooring, painting, roofing, doors/hardware, and other general construction services. An optional virtual pre-bid conference was held on February 25, 2025, at 10:00 AM EST, with bids due on March 10, 2025, at 9:00 AM EST, followed by a virtual public bid opening at 10:00 AM EST the same day. The contract will be awarded on a grand total basis to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with an initial term from April 10, 2025, through one year and four potential one-year renewal options. Contractors must be prepared to begin work within 14 calendar days of Notice to Proceed for each work order, with crew size limited to one skilled tradesman and helper unless additional staff is approved by the Contract Administrator.

The solicitation includes a Small Business Subcontracting Plan requirement for bidders not certified as small businesses, indicating a potential preference for small business participation. Prevailing wage rates will apply, with specific wage determination tables provided for each county in the district. The bid will be evaluated based on the lowest total bid price, with responsiveness and responsibility being key criteria for award. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the time and materials contract structure suggests flexibility in project scope and potential spending. No incumbent vendors are mentioned in the documentation, and there are no specific set-aside designations beyond the small business subcontracting plan requirement. Work estimates will be required for projects expected to cost over $2,500, and contractors must be prepared to provide detailed pricing and scope for individual work orders as they are issued. The contract's structure allows VDOT to utilize the awarded contractor on an as-needed basis for various construction and maintenance tasks across the Richmond District facilities.