The City of Lynchburg is seeking contractors for the installation of steel pedestrian fencing along railroad tracks in downtown Lynchburg. The project includes directing traffic flow and coordinating with Norfolk Southern Rail. Bids are due by 3:00 PM on April 23, 2026. An optional pre-bid conference will be held on April 2, 2026. All requests for clarification must be submitted in writing by April 15, 2026. The contract duration for fabrication and installation is 90 days, with a 100-day penalty for non-completion. A performance bond and labor and material payment bond will be required. The award will be made to the lowest responsible bidder.
The deadline for submission of bids is 3:00 PM on April 23, 2026.
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 to 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 timeframe for fabrication and installation will be 90 days from award of contract by the City of Lynchburg, with a 100-day penalty if not completed in the timeframe allowed.
Bidders are requested and expected to visit the site of the project to alert themselves to local and special conditions which may be encountered during construction of the project.
Any protest to award a contract shall be in writing and shall be delivered so that it is received by the City Manager not later than five (5) business days after announcement of the award or decision to award, whichever comes first.