Prince Edward County, VA Animal Shelter

Prince Edward County, Virginia, is soliciting bids for the construction of a new 4,233 square foot animal shelter located in Farmville. The project scope includes the main facility, an uncovered sallyport, staff and public parking areas, and comprehensive site improvements such as asphalt pavement, landscaping, and chain link fencing. This is a stipulated price fixed-sum contract awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. Bidders must demonstrate professional standing, financial capacity, and a proven track record of performance. Required submissions include a bid bond, performance bond, and payment bond via AIA documents, and all bids must remain valid for 120 days. The contractor is responsible for all safety programs and must warrant that all materials and equipment are new and of good quality. Specific technical requirements include adherence to ASME A13.1 for piping labels, ADA standards for accessibility, and NETA specifications for electrical testing. Payment is processed 45 days after the receipt of a proper invoice, with the owner retaining 5% of progress payments until final completion. All work is subject to final inspection by the County, and the contractor must ensure the site is power washed and broom clean prior to the final punch-list inspection.