Paint Bank Envelope Project

The Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources (DWR) has issued an Invitation for Bids (IFB) for the Paint Bank Fish Hatchery - Building Envelope Project, located in Franklin County, Virginia. The project involves comprehensive repairs and improvements to 5 residence buildings and the main hatchery building, with specific deliverables including 4 porch rebuilds, multiple window replacements, installation of 5 new bathroom exhaust fans, additional attic insulation for 5 buildings, and power washing of the main hatchery building with urinal drain opening. Bidders must submit sealed electronic bids through the eVA procurement portal by 2:00 PM on September 16, 2024, with a public bid opening scheduled for September 18, 2024, at 7870 Villa Park Drive in Henrico, VA. A non-mandatory pre-bid conference was held on September 4, 2024, at the Paint Bank Fish Hatchery Office Building. Bidders are required to be registered vendors in the eVA system and comply with contractor registration requirements under Section 54.1-1103 of the Code of Virginia. The contract will be awarded on a lump sum basis to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder.

The solicitation does not explicitly outline specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, though it references Executive Order 35 dated July 3, 2019, which may imply some procurement diversity considerations. Bidders will be required to submit a Bid Bond and Contract Securities regardless of bid amount, and will be assessed eVA transaction fees. The bid tabulation reveals three primary bidders: Barrack Construction, F&S Building Innovations, Inc. (the apparent low bidder), and Thor Construction. F&S Building Innovations, Inc. submitted the lowest bid at $162,131, which was subsequently confirmed in the Notice of Award. The project will be funded by the Commonwealth of Virginia, and the DWR reserves the right to reject any or all bids. Bidders must also provide all required documentation, including license information, addenda acknowledgments, and comply with the comprehensive project specifications outlined in the solicitation documents.