Newsome Park Elementary School Security Vestibule & Office Alterations

The Newport News Public Schools (NNPS) in Virginia has issued an Invitation for Bids (IFB) for the Newsome Park Elementary School Security Vestibule & Office Alterations project. The project consists of constructing a 250 SF security vestibule at the main entrance of the existing school, as well as interior alterations to the adjacent main entrance, lobby, corridor, and administrative offices. Key objectives include timely completion, quality of work, early procurement of long-lead items, and effective communication. Bidders must be registered Class A contractors in Virginia and provide bid bonds. The project has a demanding schedule, with substantial completion required by August 14, 2024 for the vestibule and select areas, and September 15, 2024 for remaining areas, with final completion by September 14, 2024 and October 16, 2024, respectively. Bids are due on March 15, 2024 at 2:00 PM EST, and an optional pre-bid meeting was held on February 21, 2024.

The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. No special set-asides or disadvantaged business enterprise requirements are mentioned. The project is funded by NNPS, and no incumbent contractors or existing infrastructure are specified. The Notice of Award indicates the successful bidder is Centennial Contractors Enterprises, Inc. with a Lump Sum Base Bid of $1,027,635.00. The project is limited to the jurisdiction of Newport News City, Virginia.