Construction Management Services, Courthouse Renovation

The County of Dinwiddie, Virginia, is seeking qualified contractors to serve as Construction Manager at Risk for the Courthouse Renovation Project through a two-step procurement process beginning with a Request for Qualifications numbered 26-052126, issued on May 21, 2026, with submissions due by June 22, 2026, at 2 p.m. EST. This RFQ is the first step in identifying a shortlist of prequalified firms based on their experience, qualifications, and ability to deliver construction management services under the Virginia Public Procurement Act and Dinwiddie County’s purchasing policies. The project involves comprehensive renovations including replacement of all interior finishes, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems, upgrading courtrooms, expanding the lobby, installing an elevator and security fencing, and modifying building plans—all while maintaining operational functionality during phased construction. Contractors must demonstrate proven experience managing projects of similar scope and complexity, possess verified bonding capability, and show ability to obtain required insurance, with evaluations based on qualifications of both the firm and its assigned personnel, though no numerical weighting is specified. All submissions must be made electronically via Beacon Bid and include required documentation such as the Vendor General Information Form, W-9, Certificate of Insurance, Letter of Submittal, and Verification of Bonding Capability. Contractors must be authorized to transact business in Virginia, provide their State Corporation Commission identification number, and maintain active registration throughout the procurement and contract lifecycle. The selected firm will be required to adhere to Virginia Code §2.2-4382, limiting direct construction work by the manager to no more than 10% of the project cost, with the remaining 90% performed by competitively bid subcontractors. Mandatory insurance coverage includes a 100% performance bond, 100% payment bond, $1 million per occurrence commercial general liability, $1 million automobile liability, builder’s risk coverage equal to 100% of contract value, and workers’ compensation and employer’s liability meeting statutory thresholds, with the County named as additional insured on a primary basis. Submissions must include resumes of key personnel with detailed employment history, education, and certifications, and all project-related data developed under this solicitation becomes the exclusive property of the County, subject to public disclosure under the Virginia Freedom of Information Act unless proprietary protections are formally invoked under §2.2-4342F. Contractors must disclose any judgments, convictions, or debarments