The City of Charlottesville is soliciting competitive sealed bids to renovate a freestanding public restroom building located in Booker T. Washington Park. The contract requires a general contractor to supply all labor, supervision, equipment, materials and incidentals to demolish existing finishes, install new walls, ceilings, doors, plumbing fixtures, electrical components, heating, ventilation, lighting, slip‑resistant flooring, and related site work. The project includes optional additive items such as exterior painting and installation of an ADA‑compliant water fountain. Bids must be submitted electronically via the City’s OpenGov portal by 2:00 pm on November 2, 2026; a non‑mandatory pre‑bid meeting will be held on October 15, 2026 at the site. The work is slated to begin December 1, 2026 with substantial completion by mid‑March 2027 and final completion by April 1, 2027. The award will go to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder.
• Scope: full demolition and reconstruction of restroom building (plumbing, electrical, HVAC, finishes).
• Location: 1001 Preston Ave, Charlottesville, VA 22903.
• Contract type: sealed competitive bid (Invitation for Bid).
• Key dates: Pre‑bid Oct 15 2026, Questions Oct 21 2026, Bid due Nov 2 2026, Work start Dec 1 2026, Substantial completion Mar 15 2027.
• Mandatory requirements: Virginia contractor license, insurance, bonds, submission of construction schedule, personnel chart, sub‑contractor list, and schedule of values within 10 days of award.
• Optional add‑ons: exterior painting, water fountain installation (additive line items).