SUBCONTRACTOR OPPORTUNITY: Exterior Crack Repair at the Amherst County Courthouse

Amherst County, Virginia is requesting bids for exterior crack repair and surface preparation at the Amherst County Courthouse, 113 Taylor Street, Amherst, VA 24521, with bids due September 15, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. Attendance at a mandatory pre-bid meeting on September 1, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. at the courthouse front entrance is a hard eligibility requirement — only firms represented at the meeting will have their bids accepted.

The scope includes exterior crack repair and related surface preparations using polyurethane sealant supplied by the county. The successful bidder must provide all necessary labor and equipment, complete the work within 60 days of Notice to Proceed, and provide a warranty. The contractor will have 24/7 building access and may utilize county water supply and lift equipment. Technical specifications reference Sherwin-Williams Loxon S1 One Component Smooth Polyurethane Sealant.

Qualification requirements include a current Virginia Class C Contractor's license and applicable business licenses. Insurance minimums are General Liability of $1 million combined single limits per occurrence, Workers' Compensation as required by Virginia law, and Automobile Liability of $1 million per occurrence.

Evaluation criteria are bidder responsiveness and responsibility, cost, project completion time, warranty, addendum acknowledgement, references, experience, and paint product quality. Written questions are due by 5:00 p.m. on September 3, 2026. Bids should be submitted to Amherst County Purchasing Office, 153 Washington Street, P.O. Box 390, Amherst, VA 24521, or through eVA. The county will issue a purchase order to the single selected contractor with monthly progress invoices considered upon satisfactory completion and county acceptance.