RFP-E2025-001 Feasibility and Facility Planning - 1 Abrasive Ave (Winoa)

The Town of Bedford's Economic Development Authority (EDA) is seeking non-professional consulting services to develop a comprehensive master plan for a proposed Regional Metal Workforce Retention Center. The project involves transforming a 60,000 square foot former foundry at 1 Abrasive Avenue into a regional training facility focused on metal fabrication. Funding from a GO Virginia grant will support this initiative, aiming to identify the best strategies for establishing a collaborative workforce training hub that integrates private industry partners, public entities, and educational institutions such as Central Virginia Community College. The plan will outline operational frameworks for the EDA as the owner, identify potential end users, and serve as a foundation for securing additional funding for project implementation. The contract, titled "RFP-E2025-001 Feasibility and Facility Planning - 1 Abrasive Ave (Winoa)," was posted on August 23, 2024, with a response deadline of September 13, 2024. It falls under NAICS code 561320, which pertains to temporary and other relief services, and is managed by the Town of Bedford in Virginia. The project budget ranges from $50,000 to $150,000. Interested parties can contact A. Cantrell via email or phone for further details. The initiative emphasizes creating a sustainable, industry-aligned training center to support regional economic growth and workforce development in metal fabrication.