Patrick Henry CC Window Replacement

The Virginia Department of General Services and the Virginia Department of Corrections are conducting a procurement for window replacement at the Patrick Henry Correctional Unit located in Ridgeway, Virginia, under project number 799-10887-1214. The project involves comprehensive window replacement with specific technical requirements, including installing new windows with an anodized dark bronze finish, 1/4" polycarbonate glazing, and specific performance specifications. Contractors must provide fixed, projected, and single hung windows with a Performance Class "AW" rating, and must carefully remove and replace existing window frames while maintaining facility security protocols. A mandatory pre-bid conference was held on January 9, 2025, with strict attendance requirements including valid security clearance and specific dress code restrictions. The bid submission deadline was extended to February 5, 2025, at 2:00 PM, with electronic submissions through eVA, and a virtual bid opening scheduled for February 6, 2025, at 2:00 PM. Bidders must be registered in eVA, possess a Class A contractor license, and comply with prevailing wage requirements for projects exceeding $250,000.

The procurement does not specify explicit set-aside designations for disadvantaged business enterprises. Contractors must adhere to extensive security protocols, including obtaining security clearances for all employees, maintaining strict tool documentation, and following facility-specific dress codes that prohibit certain clothing colors and styles. Only one bid was received from S&L Specialty Contracting Incorporated of Syracuse, NY, who submitted a base bid of $847,000.00 with no additive alternates. The project has an estimated contract amount of $1,000,000 and requires the successful bidder to provide performance and payment bonds, carry appropriate insurance, and complete the window replacement within 120 days of contract award. Existing facility infrastructure requires careful integration, with specific requirements for securing window openings overnight and coordinating window installation around inmate movement schedules. The project advances Executive Order 35 and is classified as a Limited Renovation project, with the Virginia Department of Corrections serving as the primary oversight agency.