Woodbridge Station East Elevator Modernization

Virginia Railway Express (VRE) is requesting bids to modernize the east elevator in the parking garage at Woodbridge Station, 1040 Express Way, Woodbridge, Virginia, serving five floors under IFB 027-002, with bids due October 22, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. Eastern Time and a non-mandatory pre-bid meeting and site visit on September 24, 2026.

The scope is complete modernization of a single east elevator within the parking garage. The contractor must achieve substantial completion and provide VRE beneficial use of all project phases within 180 consecutive calendar days from Notice-To-Proceed. Work hours are restricted to 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, except as authorized in advance. The contractor is responsible for obtaining Prince William County trade permits for mechanical, electrical, and fire protection work.

The contract is firm-fixed-unit-price with a $150,000 allowance for unforeseen elevator conditions, with allowance expenditures requiring prior written authorization from VRE. Liquidated damages of $1,000 per calendar day apply for failure to meet the completion deadline. The contract is subject to Buy America and Build America, Buy America (BABA) Acts requirements; contractors must provide documentation of domestic sourcing for all covered products. Virginia contractor licensing is required based on contract value thresholds.

The successful contractor must furnish performance and payment bonds equal to 100% of the contract value and provide a 5% bid guarantee. Award will be made to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder, with the bid acceptance period binding for 120 calendar days following bid closing. Written questions are due October 8, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time. The pre-bid site visit is limited to two representatives per company; attendees must comply with VRE safety guidelines including personal protective equipment requirements. Bids must be submitted electronically through Virginia's eVA portal in PDF format.