The bid is for the lcs multiple reroofing projects. The deadline for submitting bids is march 4, 2026, at 3:00 p. m. An optional prebid conference will be held on february 11, 2026. All requests for clarification must be made in writing by february 25, 2026. The work must be completed within 57 calendar days. The award will be given to the lowest responsible bidder. The contractor must provide a performance bond and a payment bond. The contractor must provide a 20year warranty. The contractor must provide a 2year warranty.
The bid notice states he work shall be substantially complete within 57 calendar days.
The owner shall make partial payment on a monthly basis to the contractor in accordance with the contract documents on the basis of a duly certified and approved estimate of work performed during the preceding calendar month by the contractor, less five percent 5 of the amount of such estimate which may be retained by the owner until all work has been performed strictly in accordance with the contract documents and until such work has been accepted by the owner.
The contractor warrants to the owner that all materials and equipment furnished under this contract will be new unless otherwise specified, and that all workmanship will be of first class quality, free from faults and defects and in conformance with the contract documents and all other warranties and guaranties specified therein.
The award of the contract will be the responsible bidder submitting the lowest responsive base bid.
Each bidder must be prepared to submit within five calendar days of the owners request written evidence of his qualifications for the project, including, without limitation, financial data, previous experience, resources, personnel and evidence of authority to conduct business in the jurisdiction where the project is located.
The owner and contractor recognize that time is of the essence of this contract and that the owner will suffer financial loss if the work is not completed within the times specified in the notice to proceed, plus any extensions thereof. they also recognize the delays, expense and difficulties involved in providing the actual loss suffered by owner if the work is not completed on time. accordingly, instead of requiring any such proof, owner and contractor agree that as liquidated damages for certain losses owner is expected to suffer due to delay but not as a penalty contractor shall pay **** for each day that expires after the time specified for completion.
An optional prebid conference will be held at 10: 00 a. m. on february 11, 2026. the meeting will begin at city hall, 900 church street, lynchburg, va **** will then do a site visit at each of the four schools.
Any protest to award a contract shall be in writing and shall be delivered so that it is received by the superintendent not later than five 5 business days after announcement of the award or decision to award, whichever comes first.