Memorial Court Renovation

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Virginia Tech) has issued Request for Proposal 049302619 for the comprehensive renovation of Memorial Court Chapel, located at 601 Drillfield Drive in Blacksburg, Virginia, within Montgomery County. The scope of work includes removal and reinstallation of flagstone pavers, granite stair treads and risers, Hokie stone veneer, and limestone coping units; removal of the existing waterproofing system and installation of a new cold-applied waterproofing membrane system; installation of new lighting fixtures throughout the plaza, pylons, and parapet walls; renovation of upper and lower court parapet walls; monument and monument base restoration; installation of new glass guardrails; and comprehensive stone cleaning. Qualified contractors must demonstrate a minimum of five years of continuous experience in similar renovation work, provide references from at least two clients with documented experience in plaza deck waterproofing systems over occupied areas, and employ a full-time project superintendent with minimum five years' construction experience and at least two years as superintendent on comparable projects. Evaluation criteria are weighted as follows: quality of products and services (25 points), qualifications and experience (25 points), specific plans and methodology (15 points), cost (25 points), and SWaM business participation (10 points). A mandatory pre-proposal conference will be held on April 1, 2026, at 9:30 AM at Sterrett Facility Complex, Room 68, and attendance is a prerequisite for proposal submission. All inquiries must be submitted by April 6, 2026, at 3:00 PM, with proposals due electronically by April 24, 2026, at 3:00 PM. Construction is anticipated to commence on June 29, 2026, with substantial completion required by November 6, 2026, and final completion by December 4, 2026.

Contractors must be pre-approved by Virginia Tech, register with eVA (Virginia's electronic procurement system), and comply with all state and local codes and regulations. The RFP includes evaluation criteria for SWaM (Small, Women-owned, and Minority-owned) business participation, allocating 10 points toward this consideration, indicating a preference for disadvantaged enterprises. All contractors are required to obtain performance and payment bonds in the full contract amount at Virginia Tech's discretion and maintain comprehensive insurance coverages including worker's compensation, general liability of $2 million, builders risk, and automobile liability insurance before commencing work. No price increases are authorized for 365 calendar days after the effective contract date. The RFP does not identify an incumbent vendor or current contractor, nor does it specify an award value or budget range in the available documentation.