LU214-27-003 Chichester Hall Rooftop AHU Replacement

Longwood University's Office of Procurement Services is requesting bids on the replacement of rooftop AHU-2 at Chichester Hall under IFB LU214-27-003, with bids due October 19, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. and public bid opening on October 20 at 2:00 p.m. in Charter Hall, Room 200, Farmville, Virginia. Small, Women-owned, and Minority-owned (SWaM) business participation is required; bidders must submit a SWaM Utilization Plan and Subcontracting Plan detailing use of certified SWaM subcontractors and suppliers, and if awarded, maintain monthly SWaM compliance reporting with each invoice.

The scope includes complete demolition and replacement of the rooftop air handling unit and associated systems. Two additive bid items are available for exhaust airflow and energy valve integration work. Substantial completion is required within 240 consecutive calendar days from Notice to Proceed, with final completion within 30 days thereafter. The contract is awarded on a lump-sum basis for the base bid plus additive items the owner elects to award.

Bidders must be registered vendors in eVA and hold appropriate Virginia contractor licenses. A five percent bid bond based on total bid amount is required. An optional pre-bid conference is scheduled for September 25, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. at the same location. Questions must be submitted using the Pre-Bid Question Form by noon on October 2, 2026. Work hours are restricted to Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m., with designated parking areas and contractor identification requirements on campus.