IFB 27-001 45 Winchester Street Improvements

The Town of Warrenton, Virginia is requesting bids from qualified Class A contractors to remediate property maintenance violations at 45 Winchester Street per a final order from Fauquier County Circuit Court under IFB 27-001, with bids due August 24, 2026 at 1:00 PM and a mandatory pre-bid meeting on July 27, 2026 at 10:00 AM.

The scope includes exterior facade repair, rear landing or porch installation, structural support correction of the breezeway, breezeway roof repair, roof drainage correction, and window and door repair or replacement as necessary. All work must comply with the Town of Warrenton Historic District Guidelines and obtain Historic District Certificates of Appropriateness prior to construction. The contract is a single lump-sum fixed-price bid covering engineering, architecture, and all subcontractor services with no price increases permitted during performance. Substantial completion and passage of all inspections must occur by March 1, 2027.

The contract value is expected to exceed $75,000. Bidders must submit a 5% bid bond with their proposal and, if selected, provide Performance and Payment Bonds equal to 100% of the contract amount prior to commencing work. Payment terms are net 30 days from acceptance by the Town's Building Official, with 5% retainage withheld from progress payments. Contractors must maintain commercial general liability insurance of $1 million combined single limit per occurrence, $1 million automobile liability, and workers' compensation insurance as required by Virginia Code.

The contractor is responsible for obtaining all necessary permits (stormwater, land disturbance, building), coordinating with Miss Utility prior to excavation, debris removal, and maintaining clean roadways and sidewalks. All work must comply with OSHA requirements and the Virginia Contractor's Registration Law. Questions are due August 10, 2026 at 12:00 PM. Bids must include one original and three copies and exclude federal excise tax and Virginia sales tax. The Town is exempt from both taxes.