Midlothian Mines Headstock Replacement

Chesterfield County, Virginia, is soliciting bids for the Midlothian Mines Headstock Replacement project, which involves the construction of a headstock replica at Midlothian Mines Park. The scope of work includes field verification of existing foundations, the removal and welding of steel knife plates, the fabrication and erection of a new heavy timber headstock, and the installation of custom steel connection hardware. Additional requirements include applying wood-preservative treatments, installing copper flashing, and refurbishing existing winder wheels. The project must adhere to strict quality standards, including AISC 303, AISC 360, and AWS D1.1/D1.1M, with inspections conducted both at the fabricator's facility and on-site. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder based on a lump sum bid. Bidders must provide a bid bond equal to five percent of the total price, and projects exceeding 500,000 dollars require performance and payment bonds for 100 percent of the contract value. Payment is primarily handled through the ePayables program, with a five percent retainage held from monthly estimates. The contractor is responsible for all freight and delivery costs to the destination in Midlothian, Virginia, and must submit a preliminary construction schedule within 10 days of the agreement. Compliance with non-discrimination laws, DEI regulations for federally funded work, and Virginia accessibility codes for any delivered ICT is mandatory.