RFP-26-27-019-Renovation to 206 North Union Street

The City of Danville, Virginia is requesting proposals for renovation of 206 North Union Street under RFP-26-27-019, with proposals due October 15, 2026 at 4:30 PM and a mandatory pre-proposal meeting on September 29, 2026 at 10:00 AM. A Virginia-licensed contractor is required.

The project involves renovation of a 10,755-square-foot, two-story Group B occupancy building with Type-IIIB construction. Scope includes demolition of existing mezzanines and internal partitions; creation of two retail tenant spaces and backroom; installation of two 3-ton air handlers with heat pump units; new electrical distribution and LED lighting with emergency backup; plumbing fixture upgrades; fire-rated wall assemblies (minimum 1-hour per UL Design No. 301); and egress modifications to accommodate 24 total occupants. All work must comply with Virginia Construction Code (2021), Virginia Energy Conservation Code (2021), and Virginia Statewide Fire Prevention Code (2021). General contractor responsibilities include site safety, asbestos floor tile removal, utility connections, and restoration of affected adjacent areas. The existing EPDM roofing and structural elements are maintained.

Contract term is 121 calendar days from Notice to Proceed, with work commencing no later than five calendar days after issuance. Liquidated damages of $250 per calendar day apply for work not completed within the deadline. Bid security equal to 5% of the proposal amount is required; the selected contractor must provide 100% performance and payment bonds within ten calendar days of award. A 5% retainage is withheld from all invoices until final completion.

Award is based on best-value evaluation considering completion time, lump sum bid, project schedule, statement of qualifications, project approach, and quality. Proposals must include company history, detailed qualifications with past five years of similar projects and references, project approach, schedule, and budget proposal in lump sum with twelve line-item categories. Three hard copies are required; electronic submission via eVA is also accepted. Questions are due October 7, 2026 at 5:00 PM. The pre-proposal meeting is held at 420 Memorial Drive, Suite 200, Danville, VA 24541 with virtual attendance via Microsoft Teams.