Monticello fire station 11 renovation and HVAC replacement

Albemarle County is requesting sealed bids for the Monticello Fire Station 11 renovation and HVAC replacement at 1515 Founders Place, Charlottesville, Virginia, with bids due November 17, 2026. The fire station must remain occupied and operational throughout the entire construction period—a critical operational constraint that shapes project phasing and coordination requirements.

The scope encompasses a phased occupied renovation including full replacement of the existing mechanical system, replacement of the generator system, and creation of new interior spaces: training room, dayroom, kitchen/dining space, bunk room, and changing/shower room within the existing footprint. The project manual (Volumes 01 and 02) specifies installation of a wet-pipe sprinkler system compliant with NFPA 13 and NFPA 24 for light and ordinary hazard occupancies; plumbing and HVAC systems; integrated automation and electrical systems; and electronic safety and security. All materials and equipment must be new and UL-listed where applicable. Contractors must comply with the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code, International Building Code, and applicable NFPA standards. Contractors are responsible for all permits, licenses, and associated fees, including hydrostatic flow testing (current test less than one year prior to shop-drawing submittal and a second test during closeout). A one-year warranty begins from the date of substantial completion, with contractors obligated to correct defective work within four hours of written notice. Closeout submittals include as-built drawings in AutoCAD or Revit format, operation and maintenance manuals in hard copy and electronic formats, and spare-parts lists.

Vendors must register with Albemarle County prior to contract award and purchase order issuance. Solicitation documents and project specifications are available through the County's procurement department and Vendor Access portal.