Waterford ES Renovation and Addition

Loudoun County Public Schools is requesting sealed bids for the Waterford Elementary School Renovation and Addition project under IFB #26-545, with bids due October 15, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. Eastern Time. Only pre-qualified general contractors are eligible to bid: Branch Builds, Inc.; Coakley and Williams Construction, LLC; Dustin Construction, Inc.; GCS-SIGAL, Inc.; Henley Construction Co., Inc.; HESS Construction Company, LLC; Howard Shockey & Sons, Inc.; and Keller Brothers, Inc.

The scope encompasses a new 19,088 SF addition with complete site work and utilities, plus renovation of the existing 21,258 SF school building including new systems, finishes, and room configurations. Work includes one Loudoun County land use package identified as Site Plan EPLAN-2025-0147. The Owner intends to award a single stipulated sum contract.

Sealed bids must be submitted electronically through the LCPS Electronic Bidding System, with public opening and reading aloud immediately following receipt. A site inspection is scheduled for September 18, 2026 at 2:30 p.m. at 15513 Loyalty Road, Waterford, Virginia. A virtual pre-bid conference via Microsoft Teams is set for September 17, 2026 at 10:30 a.m., strongly recommended but not mandatory for general contractors and site excavators. Requests for additional information are due October 5, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. Digital copies of drawings and project manuals are available from the Architect, Adam MacDonald at Hord Coplan Macht, Inc.

Bid security of 5 percent of the total bid amount in the form of an approved Bid Bond or certified check is required. Upon award, the successful contractor must furnish a Performance Bond and Payment Bond each equal to 100 percent of the contract amount. No bids may be withdrawn for 60 calendar days following opening, except as provided by Virginia law. Bidders must comply with Virginia Code sections on non-discrimination in employment, drug-free workplace certification, Virginia State Corporation Commission compliance, and contractor certification regarding direct contact with students.