NVMHI Replacement of Six (6) Air Handling Units ***REPOST****

The Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services is soliciting sealed bids for the replacement of six air handling units at the Northern Virginia Mental Health Institute in Falls Church, Virginia. This lump sum contract requires the installation of equipment supports made from structural carbon-steel shapes, system commissioning including internal cleaning and filter installation, and factory-authorized testing of components. The project timeline allows 365 consecutive calendar days for substantial completion, with final completion due within 30 days thereafter. A mandatory pre-bid conference is scheduled for October 13, 2026, and the response deadline is November 18, 2026. Bidders must be registered in eVA and are evaluated based on financial ability, experience, legal history, and compliance with prior public contracts. The contract mandates strict adherence to various Virginia Codes, including drug-free workplace requirements, non-discrimination clauses, and the payment of prevailing wages. Required security includes a bid bond for bids exceeding $500,000, as well as standard performance and payment bonds. Technical requirements include specific qualifications for BAS and HVAC testing technicians, compliance with ADA and the Virginians with Disabilities Act, and strict packaging and labeling standards for electrical and mechanical systems. Payment is processed via the ASTM Uniform II structure on Form CO-12, requiring detailed invoices and affidavits for final payment.