Owens Dining Hall Partial Roof Replacement

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Virginia Tech) is seeking sealed bids for the Owens Dining Hall Partial Roof Replacement project located in Blacksburg, VA. The procurement involves the comprehensive removal of approximately 21,000 square feet of existing roof system and installation of a new fully adhered KEE PVC flexible sheet membrane roof system, complete with new insulation, flashing, and associated accessories. Sealed bids are due by 2:00 PM on March 19, 2025, with a public bid opening scheduled via Zoom on March 20, 2025. An optional pre-bid conference will be held in-person on March 5, 2025 at 9:00 AM in Room 33 of the Owens Dining Hall basement, with a Request for Information deadline of March 7, 2025. The contract will be awarded on a lump sum basis, and bidders are required to submit a bid bond equal to 5% of their total bid amount. Contractors must be registered with eVA, Virginia's electronic procurement portal, and must demonstrate technical capability to execute the comprehensive roof replacement project according to detailed architectural and engineering specifications.

The procurement includes specific small business participation requirements, with a mandated minimum 50% small business involvement in the project. Contractors must provide a Small Business Procurement Plan and maintain comprehensive insurance coverages, including Builder's Risk Insurance, Workers' Compensation Insurance, and various liability policies. Performance and payment bonds are mandatory for contracts exceeding $500,000. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the project's scope suggests a significant capital investment for a partial roof replacement of a major university dining facility. The project utilizes the 2021 Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code and requires adherence to specific technical specifications, including wind uplift resistance capacities ranging from 12.2 PSF to 38 PSF in different roof zones. Payments for the project will be processed through GCPay, and the successful bidder must demonstrate compliance with all technical, insurance, and procurement requirements outlined in the project documentation.