IFB-26-27-031-Riverfront Park Guardrail and Fence Improvements

The City of Danville, Virginia, is soliciting bids under IFB-26-27-031 for the construction of decorative guardrail and fence improvements at Riverfront Park, specifically near the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Bridge. The scope of work includes the installation of custom fabricated decorative guardrails with steel posts and stainless steel mesh infill panels, as well as a 48-inch-high decorative welded-wire fence system. Key technical requirements include core drilling with a minimum 6-inch embedment using non-shrink epoxy grout, site restoration including grading and mulch replacement, and final alignment of all components. The project must be completed within 60 consecutive calendar days from the Notice to Proceed. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder, with consideration also given to the proposed completion time. Bidders must provide a 5% bid bond, and the successful contractor must provide performance and payment bonds for 100% of the contract amount. A 5% retainage will be withheld from each invoice until final acceptance. Compliance requirements include adherence to OSHA safety standards, non-discrimination policies, and a mandatory employee background certification stating that staff have not been convicted of a felony in the past seven years. Bids must be submitted by November 17, 2026, via the eVA portal or as a sealed paper submission.