Nottoway Animal Shelter

Nottoway County, Virginia is seeking bids for the construction of a new animal shelter located at 406 Agnew Street in Burkeville. The project involves selective demolition and construction of an approximately 6,500 square foot facility, which will include interior partitions, kennels, restrooms, a break room, and an animal receiving area. A non-mandatory pre-bid meeting was scheduled for February 18, 2025 at 11:00 A.M. EST at the project site, with sealed bids due on March 11, 2025 at 2:00 P.M. at the County Administration Office in Crewe, Virginia. Bid documents can be obtained electronically by contacting kware@solexarchitecture.com or through the County's website, with printed sets available from Solex Architecture for a $150 non-refundable fee plus shipping. Bidders must submit a Bid Bond for projects exceeding $100,000, and must also provide Performance and Labor and Material Payment Bonds equal to 100% of the contract price. Bid proposals will remain valid for 60 days after the opening date.

The county explicitly encourages participation from small, minority, and female-owned businesses, indicating potential set-aside or preference opportunities for disadvantaged business enterprises. No specific budget range or award value was disclosed in the available documentation. The procurement allows for competitive bidding and reserves the right for the county to reject any and all bid proposals. While no incumbent vendor information was provided, the solicitation suggests a comprehensive approach to developing a new animal shelter facility. Potential bidders should be prepared to demonstrate capabilities in construction, specifically in specialized facilities like animal shelters, with experience in demolition, interior construction, and specialized infrastructure like kennels and animal receiving areas.