IFB 217-B4217-020 Hurlburt Hall Chick-fil-A Renovation

Radford University is seeking bids for the Hurlburt Hall Chick-fil-A Renovation project (Code 217-B4217-020), located in Pittsylvania County, Virginia. The Invitation for Bids (IFB) solicits contractors for a comprehensive renovation of approximately 4,500 gross square feet within Hurlburt Hall, involving minor selective demolition, interior renovations, new kitchen equipment installation, and updates to mechanical and electrical systems. The project encompasses two primary areas: renovating the existing Chick-fil-A kitchen prep and serving areas with adjacent dining space modifications, and converting an existing office suite into vending machine and dry storage space. A mandatory pre-bid conference is scheduled for March 11, 2025, at 10 AM at the Armstrong Complex, with sealed bids due by 2:00 PM on March 27, 2025, and a public bid opening on March 28, 2025. Bidders must be registered in eVA (electronic Virginia procurement system) and comply with the 2021 Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code, with bid documents available for download on the eVA platform.

The procurement requires contractors to be registered in accordance with Section 54.1-1103 of the Code of Virginia and submit a Bid Bond with their proposal. While no specific set-aside designations are explicitly mentioned, the project advances Executive Order 35, which typically promotes small, women-owned, and minority-owned business participation. The contract will be awarded on a lump sum basis for the Total Base Bid Amount, with potential modifications considered. Though a specific budget range is not disclosed, the comprehensive renovation involving kitchen equipment, interior finishes, and systems upgrades suggests a substantial investment. Bidders will be evaluated based on their ability to maintain building operations during construction, implement temporary construction barriers, and ensure interim life safety measures. The renovation will transform approximately 4,260 gross square feet within the 49,883 gross square foot two-story building, with work including architectural, structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire protection modifications to support relocated food service equipment and updated infrastructure.