ITB-2027-001 Paving at Training Center

The Town of Bedford, Virginia is requesting sealed bids for asphalt milling and overlay work at the Fire Training Center located at 1050 Orange Street under ITB-2027-001, with bids due September 10, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. and a mandatory pre-bid site visit on September 4, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. The Town encourages participation by Small, Women and Minority, and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned (SWaM) firms but does not establish a set-aside or participation goal.

The scope includes milling and removal of existing pavement, subgrade preparation and compaction, aggregate base placement, asphalt pavement installation, and grading and drainage improvements across four areas: the entrance drive (approximately 4,575 square feet), Parking Lot 1 (approximately 5,813 square feet), the burn building training and operating area (approximately 13,078 square feet), and the training center loop (approximately 12,034 square feet). Work is performed on a private lot on Town of Bedford property. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder on a unit price basis with a "Not to Exceed" amount, and the contract term includes a 12-month warranty period covering defects in materials and workmanship.

Required insurance includes workers' compensation, employer's liability of $1,000,000, commercial general liability of $1,000,000 combined single limit, and automobile liability of $1,000,000. Contractors must comply with Virginia Public Procurement Act requirements, including anti-discrimination provisions, debarment certification, drug-free workplace standards, and prompt payment obligations to subcontractors within seven days of receiving Town payment. Questions are due by 5:00 p.m. on September 7, 2026, with addenda published on September 9, 2026. Bidders must submit one original and one copy in a sealed envelope with an electronic copy on removable media; electronic submission through eVA is also acceptable. All bids remain valid for 120 days from submission. Addendum 1 has been issued and requires bidder acknowledgment as part of the bid submission.