Vehicle Maintenance Facility Renovation

The City of Winchester, Virginia, Department of Public Services is soliciting bids on renovation and reconstruction of the Winchester Transit vehicle maintenance facility under ITB-2026137, with bids due September 17, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. The project is federally funded through the Federal Transit Administration and carries federal compliance requirements including Davis-Bacon prevailing wage, Buy America provisions, and Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) participation goals.

Scope includes demolition of the existing equipment maintenance garage, construction of a new facility at the same location, site work, utility work, and installation of stormwater, sanitary sewer, asphalt, and backup power generation systems. The prime contractor must perform at least 20% of total contract value using its own workforce. Bidders must demonstrate experience on similar projects exceeding $1,000,000 in value within the past five years; provide audited financial statements, debarment certifications, and quality management plans; and submit contractor qualification data.

Bid pricing consists of eleven line items structured as lump-sum prices except for rock excavation, which is priced at unit cost per cubic yard. The contract completion timeline is 560 calendar days from Notice to Proceed, with liquidated damages of $1,000 per calendar day for delay. A 5% bid guarantee (certified check or bid bond) is required; the successful bidder must provide performance and payment bonds each equal to 100% of contract amount. Five percent retainage will be held from progress payments.

A non-mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for July 24, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. at the Public Services Administration Building, 301 E Cork Street, Winchester, Virginia. Questions regarding contract document discrepancies or ambiguities are due by 5:00 p.m. on September 2, 2026 via the electronic procurement portal's Q&A tab. Sealed bids will be opened publicly via Microsoft Teams.