Lynchburg Fire Station 1 Renovation

The City of Lynchburg, Virginia Procurement Division is requesting sealed bids for selective interior demolition and renovation of Lynchburg Fire Station 1 (approximately 12,800 square feet on Level 1, with limited ancillary work on the Lower Level) under IFB 2027-026, with bids due November 17, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. Bidders must hold a current Virginia Class A Contractor's License and demonstrate at least five years of experience in similar municipal construction work. Minority and Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) solicitation and documentation is required as part of bid submission.

The scope includes reconfiguration and renovation of bunk rooms, toilet/shower rooms, kitchen and dayroom areas, interior finishes, casework, and equipment; associated mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire protection work; modifications to existing building systems; and installation of a new fire protection system within affected areas. An optional pre-bid conference and on-site visit will be held October 27, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. at Fire Station 1.

The contract is structured as a lump-sum bid with one optional alternate for an exterior storage addition. The contractor shall commence work within ten days after Notice to Proceed and must substantially complete all work within 330 calendar days, with liquidated damages of $750 per day for work not completed by the deadline. Bidders must submit 5% bid security as either a certified check or bid bond, and provide performance and payment bonds equal to 100% of the base bid. The City will retain 5% of monthly progress payments until all work is completed and accepted. Final payment is due within 90 days after the contractor submits evidence that all payrolls, material bills, and costs have been paid in full and the work has been accepted. Written clarification requests must be submitted to Matt Marsteller, CPPB, Procurement Division by November 10, 2026 at 3:00 p.m., with all addenda posted no later than November 12, 2026 at 3:00 p.m.