RESTROOM RENOVATION AT BOOKER T. WASHINGTON PARK

The City of Charlottesville, through its Public Works Capital Development office, is soliciting bids via IFB 27-39 for the renovation of a freestanding restroom building at Booker T. Washington Park, located at 1001 Preston Avenue. The project scope includes the renovation of wall, floor, and ceiling finishes, with an additive bid item for painting the building's exterior. All work must adhere to high quality commercial construction standards, OSHA safety regulations, and the Information Technology Access Act of the Code of Virginia. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. Sealed bids must be submitted electronically through the OpenGov portal by November 2, 2026, at 2:00 pm. The project is scheduled to commence on December 1, 2026, with final completion expected by April 1, 2027. The successful contractor must submit a construction schedule within 10 days of the agreement execution and provide a list of key personnel within 15 days of starting operations. Bids exceeding $200,000 require a bid bond equal to 5% of the total monetary amount. Payment terms are set at 30 calendar days upon receipt of invoices, with progress payments based on estimated percentage completion. Additionally, the contractor must maintain required insurance coverage and name the City and its officials as additional insured. The City encourages participation from small, women-owned, minority-owned, and veteran-owned businesses.