DOC-27-026-R - Demolish and Remove Existing Coal Elevator and Construct and Install New Coal Elevator

Solicitation DOC-27-026-R is issued by the Virginia Department of Corrections for the demolition and removal of an existing coal bucket elevator and the subsequent fabrication and installation of a new coal elevator at the Buckingham Correctional Center Coal Fired Boiler Plant. The contractor is responsible for providing all labor, supervision, transportation, rental equipment, and necessary electrical disconnections and re-connections. The agency's desired delivery time is 20 calendar days after receipt of order, and the contractor must notify the agency 48 hours prior to delivery to coordinate building access. The contract is set aside with award priority for DSBSD-certified small businesses, including women-owned and minority-owned businesses. Award will be granted to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with a price preference allowing DSBSD-certified small businesses to win if their bid does not exceed the lowest bid by more than 100,000 dollars and is deemed fair and reasonable. Bidders must be licensed Virginia Contractors (Class A, B, or C) and must be registered in the eVA portal. Key requirements include maintaining commercial general liability insurance of 1,000,000 dollars per occurrence and 2,000,000 dollars in aggregate, as well as employer's liability of 100,000 dollars. Payment terms are set at 30 days after invoice or delivery. The contractor must comply with various state and federal regulations, including the Virginia Public Procurement Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act. Final acceptance is contingent upon the contractor demonstrating that the work is fully operational and correcting any deficiencies at their own expense. Bids must be submitted via the eVA portal by October 19, 2026.