IFB 24-25-032 Danville Airport Hanger 300

The City of Danville, Virginia has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) 24-25-032 for the Danville Airport Hangar 300 project, which involves multiple airport security infrastructure improvements. The primary scope includes replacing the existing Huntsman Road gate (Gate N5) with a new automatic sliding gate, upgrading the Portugee Road gate (Gate S5), relocating the Fire Training Road gate (Gate N15), and replacing 6' security fence with 8' security fence at specific locations. The project requires installation and replacement of gates, fencing, gate access monitoring and control systems, and area lighting. Bidders must provide a 5% bid bond and possess a current Virginia contractor's license and System for Award Management (SAM) registration. A pre-bid conference was held on October 1, 2024, with the last day for questions extended to October 17, 2024 at 5:00 PM. The final bid submission deadline is October 30, 2024 at 2:30 PM, with the contract to be awarded to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder. The project has a one-year completion requirement with liquidated damages of $500 per calendar day for late completion.

The contract will be partially funded by the United States Department of Commerce's Economic Development Administration, which subjects the project to associated federal laws and regulations. No specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises were explicitly detailed in the procurement documents. The successful contractor will be required to provide 100% performance and payment bonds and demonstrate the necessary experience, equipment, and financial resources to complete the project. While specific incumbent vendors were not identified, the pre-bid attendee list revealed interest from several construction firms including Kenbridge Construction, Vecellio & Grogan, and Danville Electric. The project involves the construction of a 6,700 square foot pre-engineered metal building to be used as a storage facility for small aircraft, with associated plumbing, electrical, and mechanical systems. Though a precise budget range was not specified, the comprehensive infrastructure upgrades suggest a significant capital investment for the Danville Airport's security and storage capabilities.