This is an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for a Municipal Paving Contract in Danville, Virginia. Bidders are expected to examine all bidding requirements, specifications, and the site. A pre-bid meeting is scheduled for June 11, 2026, at 10:00 AM. The last day for questions is June 18, 2026, by 5:00 PM. Bids will be opened on July 2, 2026, by 2:00 PM. Contractors must be authorized to transact business in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Bidders must submit evidence of practical knowledge and financial resources. Irregular bids may be rejected. Bids are binding for 90 days. The contractor is responsible for site cleanup. The project manager's decisions are final. Contractors must have English-speaking staff on-site. Specific conduct and attire are required. Felony convictions within the past 7 years may disqualify workers. The contract includes provisions for equal employment and a drug-free workplace. A performance bond and payment bond are required within 10 days of award. Liquidated damages are **** per day. Fuel and price adjustments are optional for certain bid items.
The work under this contract shall commence not later than five (5) consecutive calendar days after a written notice to proceed is issued by the city. The work under this contract shall commence not later than five 5 consecutive calendar days after a written notice to proceed is issued by the city.
The document does not explicitly state payment terms, but mentions that the contractor shall be paid based on unit prices and that the city may award contracts split between fiscal years. he unit prices bid or negotiated will form the basis of the agreement and will be used to calculate payment regardless of the actual quantity
The contractor shall remedy any defects in the work and pay for any damage to other work resulting therefrom, which shall appear within a period of one year from the date of final acceptance of work unless a longer period is specified. The contractor shall remedy any defects in the work and pay for any damage to other work resulting therefrom, which shall appear within a period of one year from the date of final acceptance of work
The city reserves the right to reject any or all bids deemed irregular or nonresponsive and to waive informalities and minor irregularities in bids received if in the city's best interest. he city, in protecting its best interest, reserves the right to reject any or all bids deemed irregular or nonresponsive and to waive informalities and minor irregularities in bids received
Bidders are required to submit evidence that they have practical knowledge of the particular work bid upon and that they have the financial resources to complete the proposed work. Bidders are required to submit evidence that they have practical knowledge of the particular work bid upon and that they have the financial resources to complete the proposed work.
Liquidated damages shall be **** for each day after the established dates for completion of milestones, substantial completion, and final completion. he amount and applicability of liquidated damages shall be as stipulated in the bidding documents and shall be six hundred dollars **** for each day
Bidders are required to visit the site and conduct a thorough, alert visual examination of the site and adjacent areas. bidder has visited the site, conducted a thorough, alert visual examination of the site and adjacent areas and become familiar with and satisfied itself as to the general, local, and site conditions
The document mentions that samples of any warranties shall be included as part of the bid, but does not explicitly require samples of materials or work. Samples of any warranties which will apply to the goods being offered for sale shall be included as part of the bid.
A bidder may withdraw their bid due to error by giving written notice within two (2) business days after the conclusion of the bid opening procedure. The bidder shall give notice in writing of his claim of the right to withdraw his bid within two 2 business days after the conclusion of the bid opening procedure.
Failure to carry out previous contracts satisfactorily, lack of experience or equipment, submitting more than one proposal from the same entity, evidence of collusion, or being in default may lead to disqualification. failure on the part of any bidder to carry out previous contracts satisfactorily, or lack of experience or equipment necessary for the satisfactory and timely completion of this project, may be deemed sufficient cause for disqualification of said bidder.
