IFB 24-24813 Botetourt County Courthouse Package A and B

Botetourt County, Virginia is seeking sealed bids from pre-qualified General Contractors for the comprehensive construction of a new Botetourt County Courthouse through Invitation for Bid (IFB) #24-24813. The project involves multiple complex components, including the demolition of the current courthouse building, community building, and public works building, as well as the relocation of a historic law office/hotel building and a historic monument. The new courthouse will be a two-story, approximately 40,420 square foot facility with a basement level, featuring courtrooms, office spaces, and security features. A mandatory pre-bid meeting was held on October 24, 2024, and sealed bids are due by November 20, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. local time. The project is divided into Packages A and B, and bidders must submit comprehensive bids covering all materials, with the county reserving the right to utilize an optional owner-direct purchase program. Evaluation will focus on selecting the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with the county maintaining the option to negotiate the total base bid amount if it exceeds available funds.

The procurement is exclusively open to pre-qualified General Contractors, with explicit instructions that bids will not be accepted from subcontractors. No specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises were mentioned in the documentation. Bidders must be properly licensed in Virginia as Class A or Class B contractors and must be registered vendors in the eVA electronic procurement system. A 5% bid bond is required for bids exceeding $500,000, and successful bidders will need to provide performance and payment bonds. While specific budget ranges were not explicitly detailed, the comprehensive nature of the project—involving demolition, relocation, and new construction—suggests a significant capital investment. The county has already pre-qualified a building relocation contractor who will be utilized within the selected general contractor's team. The contract will require the successful bidder to obtain a building permit from Botetourt County and comply with the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code.