IFB 217-B3217-014 Campus Tunnel Repair 2

Radford University is seeking sealed bids for the Campus Tunnel Repair 2 project (IFB 217-B3217-014), which involves comprehensive utility tunnel improvements across its campus infrastructure. The procurement specifically targets replacement of concrete walls and concrete tunnel tops within existing utility tunnels. The invitation for bids is being conducted through a competitive bidding process, with jurisdiction connections to Portsmouth City and Richmond City in Virginia. A pre-bid conference is scheduled for February 26, 2025, at 10:00 AM at the Facilities Planning & Construction Office, with attendance being optional for potential bidders. Sealed bids are due by 2:00 PM on March 18, 2025, with a public bid opening planned for March 19, 2025, at 2:00 PM. Bidders must submit a bid bond and be registered vendors in eVA, Virginia's electronic procurement system, in compliance with Section 54.1-1103 of the Code of Virginia. The contract will be awarded on a lump sum basis for the Total Base Bid Amount, with bid documents available through TRASCO in Roanoke, VA, and for inspection at the Facilities Planning & Construction Office.

While no specific set-aside designations or disadvantaged enterprise requirements are explicitly mentioned in the documentation, bidders must be registered contractors in Virginia's procurement system. The project appears to be open to qualified construction and utility infrastructure firms capable of performing complex tunnel repair and replacement work. No incumbent vendors are identified in the current documentation. Bid documents can be obtained from TRASCO, suggesting some potential cost associated with document acquisition. Though a specific budget range is not provided, the comprehensive nature of the tunnel repair project implies a significant capital investment. Contractors will need to demonstrate technical capabilities in concrete wall replacement, tunnel top reconstruction, and utility infrastructure improvements. The competitive bidding process suggests that pricing and technical competence will be key evaluation criteria for contract award.