xpansion to the Hanover Center for Trades and Technology

Hanover County Public Schools is soliciting bids on construction of a one-story classroom and lab addition at The Hanover Center for Trades and Technology, Mechanicsville, Virginia under IFB No. 27-85-3362SH, with sealed bids due September 17, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. All contractors must be registered with the Virginia Contractor's Board and comply with Virginia Public Procurement Act requirements.

The scope encompasses all labor, materials, supplies, tools, equipment, and transportation for a complete classroom and lab addition at 10002 Learning Lane. Contractors must submit completed AIA Document A305 Contractor's Qualification Statements demonstrating experience with three similar projects within the last ten years. The Base Bid Price includes all construction work with lump sum allowances totaling $100,000 for owner contingency and sitework unit price allowances for excavation, drainage, and aggregate placement. Multiple additive alternates are available covering corridor enclosure, additional classrooms, a project yard canopy, and unit skylights.

The project schedule establishes Substantial Completion by July 15, 2027 and Final Completion by August 1, 2027. Liquidated damages are assessed at $1,500 per calendar day or part thereof for delays beyond Substantial Completion. Notice to Proceed is anticipated in October 2026 following contract execution and bond receipt. Bid security of 5% of the bid amount in the form of a bid bond, cashier's check, or certified check is required for bids exceeding $100,000. The successful contractor must provide Performance and Payment Bonds each at 100% of the contract price. Contract award is contingent on available funds; Hanover County reserves the right to negotiate with the lowest responsive and responsible bidder if the bid exceeds available funds.

An optional pre-bid conference is scheduled for August 24, 2026 at 3:30 p.m. at the project site, with attendance highly encouraged but not mandatory.