27011-JS Godwin - Pilot Building Renovation

The City of Suffolk, Virginia, is soliciting bids for the renovation of the Godwin-Virginian Pilot Building located at 157 N Main Street. The project involves a comprehensive renovation of the first floor, partial second floor, and roof, as well as parking lot improvements. The scope of work requires a qualified contractor to provide all necessary labor, materials, equipment, and supplies to complete the project according to extensive technical specifications and drawings. The governing budgeted amount for this project is $4.5 million, and the contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder based on the total lump sum bid amount. Bidders must also provide pricing for an additive alternate involving exterior paint stripping and repainting on three sides of the building. The solicitation, identified as IFB 27011-JS, has undergone multiple amendments, with the most recent updates establishing a bid submission deadline of September 18, 2026. Contractors are required to submit a bid bond or certified check equal to five percent of the total bid amount, and successful awardees must provide performance and labor/material payment bonds. The project includes critical requirements for hazardous material remediation, specifically addressing the safe handling and removal of asbestos, lead-based paint, PCB-containing ballasts, and mercury lamps. Additionally, the contractor is responsible for maintaining ADA-compliant access routes, complying with the Build America, Buy America Act, and adhering to a 304-calendar-day performance period from the date of the Notice to Proceed, subject to liquidated damages for delays.