Tazewell County Schools is seeking bids from qualified contactors for roof replacement at Tazewell Primary School.

The Tazewell County School Board is issuing a sealed bid procurement for roof replacement services at Tazewell Primary School, located in Tazewell, Virginia (FIPS Code: 51175). The project scope encompasses the removal and replacement of the roof system covering approximately 56,000 square feet, including removal of existing ballast rock, EPDM membrane, flashing materials, and wet insulation, followed by installation of new wood blocking, retrofit roof drains, and 25,700 square feet of Elevate Rubbergard .060 EPDM rubber roofing using the ballasted installation method, plus new 24-gauge steel metal edging. Eligible roofing materials must be either Carlisle Corporation "Sure Seal" or Firestone Corporation "Rubbergard" products meeting ASTM D3253 standards with a minimum thickness of .045 inches (45 mil). Upon completion and manufacturer approval, the successful bidder must provide a fifteen-year total system warranty covering all materials, labor, membrane, insulation, sheet metal items, fasteners, and related components. Bidders must demonstrate financial, technical, and operational resources necessary to perform the work and must certify compliance with federal and state civil rights laws, the Virginia Fair Employment Act, Virginia's Public Procurement Act, and provide background check certifications for employees having direct contact with students. A non-mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for May 15, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. at Tazewell Primary School, with sealed bids due to Gary Matney, Finance Director, at 506 Jeffersonville Street, Tazewell, VA 24651, no later than 2:00 p.m. on May 26, 2026. Bids must be written, signed by an authorized company officer, and clearly marked on the envelope as "Replacement of TPS Roof," with no late, emailed, faxed, or telephone bids accepted.

The RFP does not identify specific set-aside designations or restrictions limiting participation to particular business classifications or disadvantaged enterprises, indicating that all qualified contractors meeting the stated requirements are eligible to respond. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are referenced in the procurement documentation, and there are no identified technology systems or infrastructure requiring integration with existing building systems beyond standard roofing installation protocols. The School Board reserves the right to reject any proposals and negotiate with respondents as deemed in the division's best interest. No specific budget range or award value is disclosed in the available documentation; interested contractors should contact Eugene Parkhurst, Maintenance Manager, at 276-988-2222 for additional project specifications and cost expectations. The bid submission deadline of May 26, 2026, provides approximately eighteen days from the posting date for contractors to prepare and submit their sealed bids.