Overhead Lineman Yard at Wytheville Community College, PC# L22WC154

The Virginia Community College System is soliciting sealed bids for the development of an overhead lineman yard at Wytheville Community College, located in Wytheville, Virginia, with a project code of L22WC154. The project involves constructing a new yard that includes a mulched area, gravel yard, chain-link fence, concrete pad, and an accessible ADA parking space. Bidders must be registered vendors in the Commonwealth of Virginia's electronic procurement system (eVA) and provide a Standard Commonwealth Bid Bond (form CO-10.2) and Contract Security, regardless of bid amount. A pre-bid conference was held on July 15, 2024, which was optional but highly recommended for potential bidders. Sealed bids will be received electronically through eVA or at the Virginia Community College System office in Richmond until 2:00 P.M. on August 6, 2024, with public bid opening and reading scheduled for August 7, 2024. The contract will be awarded on a lump sum basis to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with a project completion timeline of 60 consecutive calendar days from the Notice to Proceed and final completion within 30 days after substantial completion.

The procurement does not specify any specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The bid tabulation sheet reveals seven bidders with total bid amounts ranging from $104,078.00 to $532,710.00, with Litton Landscapes, LLC ultimately being awarded the contract for $104,078.00. No incumbent vendors were explicitly identified in the documentation. The project is funded by the Virginia Community College System and subject to prevailing wage rates and the Code of Virginia. While a Small Business Procurement Plan is required as part of the bid submission, there are no explicit small business participation requirements. The project will be constructed near an existing pond at Wytheville Community College and involves relocating and renovating a powerline pole yard. The owner reserves the right to reject any or all bids and may negotiate with the apparent low bidder if the Total Base Bid exceeds available funds.