IFB 2025-005 Lynchburg Regional Airport Generator Upgrade

The City of Lynchburg is seeking bids for IFB 2025-005, a generator upgrade project at the Lynchburg Regional Airport located in Campbell County, Virginia. The procurement is an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for construction services involving the creation of a new concrete glycol pad, a new concrete generator pad, and installation of a non-encased electrical conduit southeast of the airport terminal, adjacent to the apron. Project deliverables include comprehensive construction activities such as mobilization, erosion control, barricade placement, excavation, paving, and concrete pad construction. Bidders must provide a total base bid amount with unit pricing, and the project is anticipated to have a 60-calendar day administrative phase followed by a 60-calendar day construction phase. Key dates include an optional pre-bid conference scheduled for June 25, 2024, and bid submissions due by 3:00 PM on July 24, 2024. Evaluation will likely focus on bid responsiveness, pricing, and compliance with project specifications.

The City has established an 8% Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) participation goal for this project, requiring bidders to document their efforts to utilize DBE firms. Bidders must submit a 5% bid bond or cashier's check with their proposal, and the successful contractor will be required to furnish performance and payment bonds. The project is funded through local and state sources, with no specific incumbent vendor information provided. While no precise budget range is specified, the comprehensive nature of the project suggests a significant infrastructure investment. Potential bidders must demonstrate technical capability to execute airport infrastructure improvements, comply with FAA regulations, and meet the specified construction and safety requirements. No specific restrictions were noted regarding the types of organizations eligible to bid, though standard government contracting qualifications and DBE participation guidelines will apply.