Smithfield High School Welding Lab Renovations

Isle of Wight County Schools is requesting sealed lump-sum bids for interior renovation of a 3,574-square-foot space within Smithfield High School's existing Career and Technology Building, with bids due September 29, 2026 and a non-mandatory pre-bid conference on September 8 at 2:00 p.m. at the project site (14171 Turner Drive, Smithfield, Virginia 23430).

The scope encompasses construction of a welding lab, classroom, storage space, and men's and women's locker rooms within an existing IIB non-sprinklered building. All work must comply with the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code. Bidders must submit lump-sum bids on the provided form with bid security equal to 5% of the total bid amount (Bid Bond, cashier's check, certified check, or cash). The successful bidder must furnish Performance and Payment Bonds each equal to 100% of contract price from a Virginia-licensed surety. Bids require two copies with original signatures, AIA Document A305 Contractor's Qualification Statement, and evidence of current Virginia contractor registration.

Work is anticipated to commence October 13, 2026, with Substantial Completion required by January 8, 2027, and Final Completion by January 29, 2027. Liquidated damages are $300 per calendar day for failure to meet Substantial Completion and an additional $200 per day for failure to meet Final Completion, totaling $500 per day. Time extensions for inclement weather apply only for abnormal weather affecting critical path activities exceeding historical NOAA-projected monthly work days lost for the locale.

The Owner anticipates intent-to-award or contract award on or before October 1, 2026, and reserves the right to reject any or all bids, negotiate with the lowest responsive and responsible bidder if the bid exceeds available funds, and evaluate past performance, references, key personnel qualifications, and schedule compliance in determining the lowest responsible bidder.