IFB 2027-01 motor controls center replacement

Goochland County School Board is requesting bids on Motor Controls Center replacement at Goochland High School, 3250 River Road West, Goochland, Virginia, under IFB 2027-01, with bids due June 30, 2026 at 2:00 PM EST. Bidders' business offices must be located within a 100-mile radius of Goochland Courthouse, Virginia — a geographic restriction that filters eligibility.

The scope includes removal of existing MCC-1 and MCC-E units and associated conduit and wiring; installation of two replacement power distribution panelboards (480/277V); new conduit and wiring throughout first floor and roof areas; combination motor starters on stainless steel racks with control circuits extended to the existing Building Automation System; and all labor, materials, tools, and installation services to workmanlike standards and manufacturer specifications. Work must comply with the 2021 Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code, 2021 Virginia Construction Code, 2020 National Electrical Code, and 2021 Virginia Energy Conservation Code. Equipment shutdown for installation occurs during winter break December 18, 2026 through January 3, 2027, with facility availability 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM Monday through Friday. Facility coordination and utility interruption restrictions apply; contractor must provide minimum two weeks' advance notice and written owner permission for shutdowns.

Contract period runs July 15, 2026 through substantial completion on January 3, 2027 with final deadline February 1, 2027. The award basis is firm fixed unit price, lowest responsive and responsible bidder provided price is reasonable and in GCSB's best interest. Bidders must demonstrate current appropriate licensing and certifications, no contract termination within the last five years, no litigation related to work quality or timeliness within the last five years, and submit three professional references for similar projects completed within the past three years. If bid price exceeds $50,000, a 5% bid bond is required; Performance and Payment Bonds each equal to 100% of contract amount are required upon award. A non-mandatory site visit is scheduled June 11, 2026 at 4:00 PM. The contractor must provide a manufacturer's total system warranty covering labor and material with no dollar limitation and submit as-built drawings, maintenance manuals, parts lists, and warranty documentation at project completion.