Replace AHU's at Duncan and College Services System at Virginia Western Community College

Virginia Western Community College is requesting sealed bids for demolition and replacement of air handling units (AHUs) at Duncan Hall, Craig Hall, and the College Services Building in Roanoke under Project Code 260-B5260-023, with bids due July 15, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. and public bid opening on July 16 at 2:00 p.m.

The scope includes removal of rooftop-mounted HVAC equipment; replacement of equipment roof curbs; limited demolition and replacement of adjacent membrane roofing and roof insulation; removal and replacement of associated HVAC service piping and ductwork; replacement of an existing domestic water heater in the College Services Building; and provision of Direct-Digital Controls (DDC) with integration into existing campus control systems. The project is structured as a Total Base Bid covering Duncan Hall work plus two optional Additive Bid Items: Item 1 for RTU-1 on the stair connector between Duncan and Craig Halls, and Item 2 for all College Services Building work. Bidders must be registered vendors in eVA and hold Virginia contractor licensing — Class A for work exceeding $120,000, Class B for work between $10,000 and $120,000. Prevailing wage rates established by the Virginia Department of Labor and Industry apply.

The contract will be awarded on a lump-sum basis to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. Substantial Completion is required within 93 consecutive calendar days from Notice to Proceed, with Final Completion within 30 days thereafter. A Standard Commonwealth Bid Bond (Form CO-10.2) at five percent of the total bid amount is required at bid; performance and labor and material payment bonds are required upon award. A pre-bid conference is scheduled for June 17, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. at Virginia Western Community College in Roanoke (attendance optional). Contract performance uses e-Builder for all pay applications and invoicing at no cost to the contractor.