199-16646 (C53) Natural Bridge State Park, Visitor Center Floor Replacement

The Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation is soliciting lump sum bids for the demolition, asbestos abatement, and installation of new resilient tile flooring at the Natural Bridge State Park Visitor Center. The project specifically targets the lower level occupied by the United States Postal Service, encompassing a post office workroom and a toilet room. Work includes the removal of asbestos-containing floor tile and wall base, subfloor preparation according to ASTM F 710, and the installation of new flooring. A critical requirement is the execution of work within a condensed five-day window spanning one weekend to minimize disruption to USPS operations, with substantial completion required within 90 days of the notice to proceed, approximately November 17, 2026. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. Bidders must be registered in eVA and submit sealed bids by October 13, 2026, including a Small Business Procurement Plan. While bid bonds are not required, payment and performance bonds are mandatory. The contractor must adhere to strict asbestos waste packaging and labeling standards, provide a USPS-approved abatement work plan, and comply with prevailing wage rates. Additionally, the contractor must maintain a drug-free workplace, provide annual sexual harassment training for employers with more than five employees, and ensure compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Virginians with Disabilities Act.