Winston Salem Avenue Improvements Invitation to Bid

Invitation to Bid for Construction of Winston Salem Avenue Improvements (Bid No: COVB-24-101220,3)

Bids Due: 3 p.m. (local time), Jan. 16, 2024

Pre-Bid Conference: 10 a.m. on Nov. 29, 2023, at the Office of the Purchasing Agent, Finance Department, Purchasing Division, 2401 Courthouse Drive, 3rd Floor, Virginia Beach.

City of Virginia Beach Contact: Francisco Barros, Purchasing Division, (757) 385-4438

The City of Virginia Beach, Virginia will receive sealed bids for the furnishing of all equipment, labor and material, and the performing of all work for the above-described project. The Bidder shall include in its bid or proposal its identification number issued by the Virginia State Corporation Commission or a statement describing why it is not required to be so authorized to transact business in the Commonwealth.

Receipt of Bids

All bids must be time-stamped no later than 3 p.m. (local time), Jan. 16, 2024, by the Office of the Purchasing Agent, in the Purchasing Division, 2401 Courthouse Drive, 3rd Floor, Virginia Beach, 23456-9013. Bids time stamped 3:01 p.m. or later will not be considered and will be returned unopened to the prospective bidder. The remaining bids will be publicly opened and read aloud thereafter.

Scope of Project

The work includes the construction of an underground utility duct bank, replacement of existing storm drain, pipe and structures, relocation of existing water and sewer lines and replacement of existing roadway pavement along eastbound and westbound Winston Salem Avenue. Sidewalks and curb/gutter will be replaced or constructed throughout the corridor along with roadway & pedestrian lighting and landscape vegetation.

Pre-Bid Conference

A pre-bid conference will be held on Nov. 29, 2023, at 10 a.m. at the Office of the Purchasing Agent, in the Purchasing Division, 2401 Courthouse Drive, 3rd Floor, Virginia Beach, 23456-9013.

The procedure for withdrawal of bid due to error shall be per Section 102.02 B. of this document. The City of Virginia Beach does not discriminate against faith-based organizations. If you are physically disabled or visually or hearing impaired and need assistance in obtaining or inspecting the bid documents, please call the Contracting Agent's Office at (757) 385-4438. For hearing impaired dial 711. TTY (Text telephone assistive telephone device).

Small Business Enhancement Program

This solicitation is subject to the requirements of the Small Business Enhancement Program. As a matter of responsiveness, bidders that intend to subcontract work on the resulting project must commit at least 50% of the value of the subcontracted work to businesses certified as Small, Women-owned, and Minority-owned businesses (SWaM) by the Virginia Department of Small Business and Supplier Diversity; if the bidder is unable to meet the 50% subcontracting requirement, then the bidder must provide documentation showing, with specificity, good faith efforts undertaken to meet the 50% SWaM-certified subcontractor participation requirement.

Minority-Owned Business Project Goals Program

This solicitation is also subject to the requirements of the Minority-owned Business Project Goals Program. The City of Virginia Beach has established a Minority-Owned Business Enterprise (MBE) goal of 3.3% of the total value of the resulting project. As a matter of responsiveness, bidders must subcontract 3.3% of the total project value to businesses certified as Asian American-, Black American-, or Hispanic American-owned by the Virginia Department of Small Business and Supplier Diversity; if the bidder is unable to meet the MBE subcontracting goal, then the bidder must provide documentation showing, with specificity, good faith efforts undertaken to meet the MBE goal. The MBE goal can be met in conjunction with Small Business Enhancement Program requirements by subcontracting work to certified Asian American-, Black American-, or Hispanic American-owned SWaM businesses.