IFB# 27-072326 midway elementary school auditorium renovation

Dinwiddie County School Board (Virginia) is requesting sealed bids from qualified Class A Contractors for the Midway Elementary School Auditorium Renovation under IFB# 27-072326, with bids due August 28, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. (extended from August 21 via Addendum #4). A mandatory pre-bid site visit on August 5, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. was required for bid eligibility; bidders must verify all dimensions and existing site conditions independently, as only 1996 reference drawings are available.

Bidders must hold a current Virginia Class A Contractor License and demonstrate a minimum of five years' experience on comparable renovation projects, supported by three references from the past five years. No subcontractors are permitted.

Scope includes asbestos abatement and legal disposal of two flooring layers; complete demolition; carpentry and concrete work; electrical upgrades with LED 2'x4' dimmable fixtures on 277v circuits and multi-location control zoning; commercial-grade flooring (luxury vinyl tile and carpet tile); construction of an audiovisual control platform; painting; installation of approximately 250 Mercury Line Sedia auditorium chairs with a unit price deduction for chairs not needed at final installation (exact count to be determined post-award); six ADA wheelchair spaces with companion seating; Q-SYS audiovisual system with HDMI connectivity and wireless controls operated from rear booth; and wireless access points for booth use only. Final seating specifications were anticipated via a supplemental addendum following August 17, 2026.

Bids are submitted as lump-sum base bid with required labor-and-materials breakdown. The School Board will award by August 26, 2026, with Notice to Proceed and contract award on September 9, 2026. Substantial completion date is TBD; final completion is thirty days thereafter. Liquidated damages are $500 per calendar day for delays beyond required completion, excluding delays beyond the contractor's control with proper documentation and written approval.

Bidders must provide payment and performance bonds and maintain minimum insurance of $2 million commercial general liability per occurrence, $1 million automobile liability per occurrence, and statutory workers' compensation. Bids remain valid for sixty days following opening. Questions were due August 12, 2026. Contact: Jenna Athey, 804-469-4190 or jathey@dcpsnet.org.