IFB 2024-048 Municipal Sidewalks

The City of Lynchburg, Virginia has issued Invitation for Bid (IFB) 2024-048 for the Municipal Sidewalks project. This project includes all labor, materials, and equipment necessary to construct, repair, and improve sidewalks, steps, curbs, gutters, retaining walls, driveway entrances, handicap ramps, ditches, and other masonry work. The work shall be performed in accordance with the City's Manual of Specifications and Standard Details, VDOT Road and Bridge specifications, the Project Manual, and any addenda. Bids are due by 3:00 PM on February 13, 2024, and an optional pre-bid conference will be held on January 30, 2024. The contract term is for one year with two one-year renewal options. The IFB includes a detailed bid form with 60 line items for various concrete, asphalt, and masonry work, and the contract will be awarded to the responsible bidder submitting the lowest responsive base bid.

The City will retain 5% of each payment as retainage, which can be placed in an escrow account. The City will pay for certain permits and fees, while the contractor is responsible for obtaining and paying for other permits. The contractor must comply with all federal, state, and local requirements. The IFB does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond, and it does not list any incumbent vendors or current contractors. The IFB also does not provide any information on the possible award value or budget range.