Capacity Expansion Project

Virginia Inland Port (VIP) Capacity Expansion Project The purpose of this Invitation for Bids (IFB) is to solicit bids to establish a Contract through competitive sealed bids for a new intermodal rail yard within the existing Virginia Inland Port (VIP), encompassing new rail track, storm drainage, earthworks, pavements, grade crossings, concrete runway beams for rubber tired gantry cranes (RTGs), high mast lighting, and other associated electrical/communications distribution. Each Bid must be submitted on the prescribed Bid Form and accompanied by Bid security as prescribed in the Instructions to Bidders. Bidders must provide a duplicate electronic version of their bid package within 24 hours of the bid opening date/time. The Successful Bidder will be required to furnish the necessary additional Bond(s) for the faithful performance of the Work, as prescribed in the Bidding Documents. In order to perform public work, the Successful Bidder and subcontractors shall hold or obtain such licenses as required by Commonwealth Statutes, and federal and local Laws and Regulations. Each Bidder shall be required to comply with Executive Order No. 112461, BEC 202, dated September 24, 1965, and shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, creed, or national origin. Each Bidder shall be required to comply with attached Notice of Requirements for Affirmative Action to Ensure Equal Employment Opportunity (Executive Order 11246 and 41 CFR Part 60-4). Bidders are required under Title 54, Chapter 7, Code of Virginia, to show evidence of certificate of registration before Bid may be received and consideration on a general contract or subcontract of $40,000 or more, in accordance with the Instructions to Bidders. All questions shall be sent electronically to proposalsVPA@portofvirginia.com. All email communications shall contain "Project Code 2023-09-VPA" in the subject line followed by the Respondent's name. Questions may only be submitted electronically no later than : 2:00 p.m. EST September 12, 2022. Owner's right is reserved to reject any or all Bids for any reason deemed to be in the best interest of the Owner, as determined in the Owner's sole discretion. Bid shall be accompanied by Bid security made payable to Owner in an amount of five percent (5%) of Bidder's maximum Bid price, including Options and/or alternate bid items, and in the form of a certified check, bank money order, or a penal Bid bond (on the attached form), issued by a surety meeting the requirements of Paragraph 6.01 of the General Conditions

Division 03 -	Concrete, Concrete Forming, Cast-in-Place Concrete, Precast Concrete.
Division 04 -	Masonry, Unit Masonry.
Division 05 -	Metals, Structural Metal Framing.
Division 06 -	Wood, Plastics, and Composites, Rough Carpentry, Finish Carpentry.
Division 07 -	Thermal and Moisture Protection, Dampproofing and Waterproofing, Thermal Protection, Thermal Insulation, Weather Barriers.
Division 08 -	Openings, Doors and Frames, Coiling Doors and Grilles, Entrances and Storefronts, Entrances, Windows, Special Function Windows, Security Windows, Access Control Hardware, Louvers and Vents.
Division 09 -	Finishes, Plaster and Gypsum Board, Tiling, Ceilings, Acoustical Ceilings, Flooring, Resilient Flooring, Carpeting, Acoustic Treatment, Painting.
Division 10 -	Specialties, Visual Display Units, Directories, Signage, Telephone Specialties, Compartments and Cubicles, Toilet Compartments, Emergency Aid Specialties, Fire Protection Specialties, Fire Protection Cabinets, Fire Extinguishers, Lockers, Storage Assemblies, Protective Covers, Flagpoles, Pest Control Devices, Flags and Banners, Security Mirrors and Domes.
Division 11 -	Equipment, Loading Dock Equipment, Loading Dock Bumpers, Stationary Loading Dock Equipment, Portable Dock Equipment, Loading Dock Lights, Foodservice Equipment, Foodservice Storage Equipment, Food Preparation Equipment, Food Cooking Equipment, Food Dispensing Equipment, Ice Machines, Cleaning and Disposal Equipment, Audio-Visual Equipment.
Division 12 -	Furnishings, Art, Window Treatments, Casework, Rugs and Mats, Office Furniture, Seating.
Division 14 -	Conveying Equipment.
Division 21 -	Fire Suppression, Instrumentation and Control for Fire-Suppression Systems, Fire-Extinguishing Systems.
Division 22 -	Plumbing, Instrumentation and Control for Plumbing, Plumbing Piping, Plumbing Equipment, Plumbing Fixtures, Drinking Fountains and Water Coolers.
Division 23 -	Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning (HVAC), Instrumentation and Control for HVAC, HVAC Piping and Pumps, HVAC Air Distribution.
Division 25 -	Integrated Automation.
Division 26 -	Electrical, Instrumentation and Control for Electrical Systems, Power Distribution Units, Packaged Generator Assemblies, Engine Generators, Lighting, Interior Lighting, Emergency Lighting, Exit Signs, Exterior Lighting, Lighting Poles and Standards, Parking Lighting, Site Lighting, Walkway Lighting, Flood Lighting.
Division 27 -	Communications, Structured Cabling, Communications Equipment Room Fittings, Communications Backbone Cabling, Data Communications, Voice Communications, Audio-Video Communications, Distributed Audio-Video Communications Systems, Paging Systems, Public Address Systems, Intercommunications and Program Systems.
Division 28 -	Electronic Safety and Security, Electronic Access Control and Intrusion Detection, Fire Detection and Alarm.
Division 31 -	Earthwork, Site Clearing, Grading, Soil Treatment.
Division 32 -	Exterior Improvements, Operation and Maintenance of Exterior Improvements, Bases, Ballasts, and Paving, Flexible Paving, Asphalt Paving, Rigid Paving, Concrete Paving, Curbs, Gutters, Sidewalks, and Driveways, Paving Specialties, Parking Bumpers, Speed Bumps, Pavement Markings, Tactile Warning Surfacing, Fences and Gates, Planting Irrigation, Planting, Turf and Grasses.
Division 33 -	Utilities, Instrumentation and Control for Utilities, Water Utilities, Water Utility Distribution Piping, Water Utility Distribution Equipment, Disinfecting of Water Utility Distribution, Water Utility Storage Tanks, Sanitary Sewerage Utilities, Storm Drainage Utilities, Electrical Utilities, Communications Utilities.
Division 34 -	Transportation, Operation and Maintenance of Transportation.
Division 41 -	Material Processing and Handling Equipment, Conveyors.