This estimate within the range of $50,000 to $100,000. *The value for this project is based on a financial range. The value is listed as the highest possible cost from the range provided by a stakeholder or official project document. Period of Contract: From September 1, 2023 through August 31, 2024. Optional (4) Successive (1) Year Renewals. All Inquiries For Information Should Be Directed To: Ryan A. Ferebee, Director of Materiel Management & Purchasing at materielmanagement@longwood.edu or Fax (434) 395-2246 using ATTACHMENT A - Written Pre-Bid Question Form. Questions are due by 12:00 Noon on August 11, 2023. The University will not accept questions after this date/time. BIDS SHALL BE MAILED OR HAND DELIVERED DIRECTLY TO ISSUING AGENCY SHOWN ABOVE. Note: If you use an express delivery service, you may be told that Farmville, VA/Longwood University is a next day delivery location from your location; bidder should make sure the carrier guarantees desktop delivery by 2:00 p.m. before using this delivery method. OPTIONAL PREBID CONFERENCE: An optional prebid conference will be held at 10:00 a.m. on August 8, 2023 in Eason Hall, Room 223 at Longwood University, Farmville, VA 23909. The purpose of this conference is to allow potential bidders an opportunity to present questions and obtain clarification relative to any facet of this solicitation. While attendance at this conference will not be a prerequisite to submitting a bid, bidders who intend to submit a bid are encouraged to attend. Bring a copy of the solicitation with you. Any changes resulting from this conference will be issued in a written addendum to the solicitation. This public body does not discriminate against faith-based organizations in accordance with the Code of Virginia, 11-35.1 or against a bidder because of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other basis prohibited by state law relating to discrimination in employment. SCOPE OF WORK/DESCRIPTION OF ITEMS (SPECIFICATIONS): A. General The contractor shall furnish all necessary labor, supervision, equipment, materials, tools and supplies as may be required to provide building alteration and remodeling services on an as needed basis in accordance with specifications and terms and conditions set forth herein. The general contractor shall be responsible for carrying out projects under $100,000. Individual projects which are estimated to cost more than $100,000 shall be solicited separately from this contract. Examples of the types of building alterations and remodeling projects that may be requested include, but are not limited to the following: 1. Remove existing partitions (wood or metal stud wallboard or masonry/plaster construction) with doors, electrical outlets, switches, thermostats, associated mechanical devices. 2. Remove door and frame from existing partition (wood or metal wallboard or masonry/plaster construction), seal openings, and finish to match existing area. 3. Furnish and install regular 5/8" gypsum wallboard (drywall) partition finished two sides, taped or batten strip, furnish as directed, prime one coat and paint two coats. 4. Furnish and install wood doors in wood or metal frames and/or steel doors in steel frames; prime one coat and finish two coats on both sides; install hardware (locks). 5. Install acoustical suspended ceiling systems. 6. Install chair rail, install handicap ramps, build/install shelving, bookcases, etc. 7. Various minor, non-maintenance actions: a. Install vinyl wall covering; soundproof walls and ceilings; hang portraits, bulletin boards, maps, clocks, drapes, venetian blinds, modesty panels; install deadbolts; cut off doors. b. Install flooring such as carpet, vinyl planks or VCT. c. Make minor HVAC system modifications. d. Make minor electrical modifications to include rewire light switches, add outlets, replace lights. 8. Longwood University reserves the right to obtain estimates from any or all contract sources for any individual project. The bidder shall be familiar with all Federal, State and Local laws, ordinances, rules and regulations that in any manner affect the work. BID BOND OR GUARANTEE: There will be no bid bond or guarantee requirements under this contract.