IFB #27-02 Smithfield High School Welding Lab Renovations

Isle of Wight County Public Schools is requesting sealed lump-sum bids for interior renovation of a 3,574 SF welding laboratory space within Smithfield High School's existing Career & Technology Building under IFB #27-02, with bids due September 29, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. A non-mandatory pre-bid conference is scheduled for September 8, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. at the project site.

The scope encompasses construction of a new welding lab (2,062 SF), welding classroom (582 SF), storage space (384 SF), men's and women's locker rooms (106 SF each), and a workroom (215 SF) within the existing one-story structure at 14171 Turner Drive, Smithfield, Virginia. Work includes demolition of existing interior walls, floor coverings, and suspended ceiling systems; new concrete slab-on-grade with fiber reinforcement; new masonry wall construction and overhead coiling door installations; and integration of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems. The facility is designed for maximum occupancy of 80 persons and classified as Occupancy Group E (Educational) under the 2021 Virginia Construction Code, Construction Type IIB Unprotected (Sprinklered). Special inspections are required for concrete, structural masonry, structural steel fabrication and erection, and post-installed anchors per International Building Code Section 1704. Basic design wind speed is 127 MPH; seismic design category is A.

Bids must include bid security equal to 5% of the total bid amount (bid bond, cashier's check, certified check, or cash escrow). The successful bidder must furnish performance and payment bonds each equal to 100% of the contract price from a Virginia-licensed surety. Monthly progress payments are 95% of earned value with 5% retainage until Substantial Completion. Liquidated damages are $300 per calendar day for missing Substantial Completion (January 8, 2027) and an additional $200 per day for missing Final Completion (January 29, 2027). Work commences approximately October 13, 2026. The contractor obtains the building permit and all required governmental permits and licenses. Anticipated award or Intent-To-Award is on or before October 1, 2026. Written questions are due five business days prior to bid opening.