Pre-Qualification- New Construction High School Center II

This contract involves the prequalification and subsequent construction of the High School Center II (Center II) adjacent to Albemarle High School on the Lambs Lane Campus in Charlottesville, Virginia. The project encompasses the construction of a new educational facility designed to support a specialized Career Pathways program, featuring standard school spaces alongside specialized areas, including a Data Center located partially below grade near the main mechanical room. The scope extends beyond the building itself to include comprehensive site improvements such as a parking lot with approximately 200 spaces, drop-off and pickup lanes, driveways, tennis court refinishing, and essential utilities and stormwater management infrastructure, all aimed at enhancing the surrounding campus environment. The solicitation, issued by Albemarle County, is open to prequalified contractors with project values estimated between 30 and 50 million dollars. The procurement process emphasizes vendor registration with Albemarle County's procurement system prior to contract award, ensuring transparency and compliance. The project’s timeline indicates a response deadline of July 26, 2024, with the contract awarded under the NAICS code 333924, which pertains to industrial process furnace and oven manufacturing, though in this context it likely relates to specialized construction components. The contract aims to deliver a state-of-the-art educational facility and improved campus infrastructure, supporting the county’s commitment to expanding educational opportunities and modernizing its school facilities.