Town of Strasburg - Canoe Launch & Parking Access Improvements

The Town of Strasburg, Virginia, is soliciting bids for the Canoe Launch and Parking Access Improvements project, identified as solicitation 2026-PR001. The scope of work includes the construction of a gravel parking lot, a pedestrian trail, a canoe launch, wading access points, and the implementation of necessary drainage and erosion control features. The project is located on South Hilly Street in Bowieham Park. All work must be substantially completed by March 5, 2027, and must adhere to the County of Shenandoah Construction Standards and Specifications as well as the Virginia Edition 2008 and Section 2011.4-101. Bids must be submitted on a lump sum basis and should not exceed 1,000,000 dollars. The deadline for electronic submission via email to Mellanie Shipe is November 5, 2026, at 3:00 PM local time. Required submission documents include a 5 percent bid bond, a list of proposed subcontractors, three similar project references, evidence of authority to do business in Virginia, and completed contractor eligibility and insurance forms. Award will be granted to the responsible bidder who provides the best interest for the project, with evaluation based on compliance, price, and the bidder's qualifications and financial ability. The contract requires the successful bidder to provide performance and payment bonds and maintain liability insurance. Progress payments will be based on a Schedule of Values, with applications for payment submitted monthly. The contractor is responsible for paying subcontractors within 60 days of invoice receipt. All construction must comply with applicable building, fire, plumbing, electrical, and health and safety codes. The contractor must also provide a progress schedule within 30 days of the contract award and maintain cost records for three years following final payment.