Construction of the Arcola Quarters for the Enslaved, RFQ 692000

Location:	Virginia
Posted:	Jul 8, 2026
Due:	Aug 13, 2026
Agency:	Loudoun County
Type of Government:	State & Local
Category:	Y - Construction of Structures and Facilities
Solicitation No:	RFQ 692000
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Bid Number:	RFQ 692000
Bid Title:	Construction of the Arcola Quarters for the Enslaved, RFQ 692000
Category:	Procurement
Status:	Open

Description:

The Intent of this Invitation for Bid (IFB) is for the County of Loudoun, Virginia (County) to obtain the services of a qualified General Contractor to construct the Arcola Quarters for the Enslaved (the “Project”). The Project consists of a historic interpretive park on an existing parcel in the Dulles District. The Project is located at 42554 Arcola Boulevard, in Sterling, Virginia 20166 (Parcel Identification Number 1634689150000). The project will be developed on a 5.12-acre portion of the existing 15.83-acre park and will include a new 5,871 square foot visitor’s center with attached 1,351 square foot pavilion and the historic conservation of the existing Quarters for the Enslaved. All excavations will be subject to Archeological clearance. This park is to serve as an educational facility. The visitor’s center will focus on the Arcola Quarters for the Enslaved historic artifacts. The Project will conserve the Quarters for the Enslaved with the least amount of impact on the existing conditions.

Pre-Bid Conference:

A Pre-Bid Conference will be held virtually using Microsoft Teams on July 15, 2026, at 11:00 AM for clarification of any questions on the plans and specifications.

Publication Date/Time:

7/8/2026 11:30 AM

Publication Information:

Invitation for Bid

Closing Date/Time:

8/13/2026 4:00 PM

Pre-bid Meeting:

July 15, 2026 @ 11:00 a.m.

Contact Person:

Nebila Kurtu, NIGP, CPP, CPPB, VCCO, FMP
Please see the attached document RFQ 692000 for additional contact information.

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Loudoun County, Virginia

INVITATION FOR BID

CONSTRUCTION OF THE ARCOLA QUARTERS FOR THE

ENSLAVED

ACCEPTANCE DATE:

Prior to 4:00 p.m., August 13, 2026 “Local Time”

IFB NUMBER:

RFQ 692000

ACCEPTANCE PLACE:

Loudoun County Government Offices

1 Harrison Street, S.E.,1st Floor,

Procurement Bids and Proposals Drop Box

Leesburg, Virginia 20175

PLEASE NOTE:

A. To obtain the plans and specifications for this Project, send an email to the Invitation for Bid

(IFB) point of contact/Contracting Officer below and the County will make them available

using the Microsoft One Drive. Bidders will receive a first email from the Contracting Officer.

Then, Bidders will be prompted to enter a verification code. The verification code will be from

no-reply@sharepointonline.com. Please note that this email often goes into spam/ junk

folder.

Please note, the Project Specifications contain Geotechnical information and a

Geotechnical Report Release form signed by an individual authorized to bind the firm

into a contract MUST be signed and submitted prior to obtaining the plans and

specifications.

Please attach the Geotechnical Report Release Form to your email requesting access to the

files using Microsoft One Drive.

B. Bid Forms. Bid forms may be downloaded from the County’s website:

www.loudoun.gov/procurement.

C. Pre-Bid Conference. A Pre-Bid Conference will be held virtually using Microsoft Teams on

July 15, 2026, at 11:00 AM for clarification of any questions on the plans and specifications.

See the Microsoft Teams login information provided below. To participate in the audio portion

of the opening, please dial the number provided below and follow the prompts as designated.

After the project information has been provided, the Contracting Officer will also provide a

high-level overview of the supplier registration process and online submission of proposals

through iSupplier. To participate by computer, connect to the link provided and follow the

prompts as designated:

Microsoft Teams meeting

Join:

https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/230868899638929?p=YmS6jvnQic7Y50Zz

Meeting ID: 230 868 899 638 929

Passcode: Gw3AZ9oY

Dial in by phone

+1 757-600-4923

Phone conference ID: 359 309 229#

D. Site Inspection. Instructions to participate in a site inspection (if provided) can be found in

Section 21, Instruction to Bidders, Paragraph 21.5. Please read this section carefully as there

may be specific dates established to register for the site inspection.

The terms and conditions contained in this Invitation for Bid and in the County-Contractor

Agreement are not negotiable.

Requests for information related to this Invitation should be directed to:

Nebila Kurtu, NIGP, CPP, CPPB, VCCO, FMP

Contracting Officer

Phone: 571.627.7455

E-mail address:Nebila.Kurtu@loudoun.gov

Issue Date: July 8, 2026

IF YOU NEED ANY REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION FOR ANY TYPE OF DISABILITY IN

ORDER TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS PROCUREMENT, PLEASE CONTACT THIS DIVISION AS

SOON AS POSSIBLE.

IFB RFQ 692000

Construction of the Arcola Quarters for the Enslaved

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INVITATION FOR BID

CONSTRUCTION OF THE ARCOLA QUARTERS FOR THE ENSLAVED

SECTION/TITLE

PAGE

1.0 PURPOSE ...........................................................................................................................4

2.0 COMPETITION INTENDED.................................................................................................5

3.0 PREVAILING WAGE RATES..............................................................................................5

4.0 BIDDER MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS...............................................................................6

5.0 SPECIFICATIONS...............................................................................................................8

6.0 GENERAL CONDITIONS OF THE CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT....................................8

7.0 DISCREPANCIES ...............................................................................................................8

8.0 BUSINESS, PROFESSIONAL, AND OCCUPATIONAL LICENSE REQUIREMENT .......... 8

9.0 PAYMENT OF TAXES ........................................................................................................9

10.0 NOTICE OF REQUIRED DISABILITY LEGISLATION COMPLIANCE ...............................9

11.0 ETHICS IN PUBLIC CONTRACTING..................................................................................9

12.0 EMPLOYMENT DISCRIMINATION BY CONTRACTORS PROHIBITED ............................9

13.0 PROHIBITION OF FORCED OR INDENTURED CHILD LABOR......................................10

14.0 DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE .............................................................................................10

15.0 FAITH-BASED ORGANIZATIONS....................................................................................11

16.0 EXEMPTION FROM TAXES .............................................................................................11

17.0 CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT PERFORMANCE AND PAYMENT BONDS .................... 11

18.0 CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT BOND FORMS AND COPIES; ALTERNATIVE FORMS. 12

19.0 CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT RETAINAGES .................................................................12

20.0 AUTHORITY TO TRANSACT BUSINESS IN VIRGINIA ...................................................12

21.0 INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS .........................................................................................13

22.0 PRICING PAGE.................................................................................................................23

Attachments below are incorprorated or incorporated by reference into this Invitation for

Bid and Contract Documents:

ATTACHMENT 1:

ATTACHMENT 2:

ATTACHMENT 3:

ATTACHMENT 4:

ATTACHMENT 5:

COUNTY-CONTRACTOR AGREEMENT (contained herein)

GEOTECHNICAL REPORT RELEASE FORM (contained herein)

GENERAL CONDITIONS OF THE CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT

PREVAILING WAGE RATES – LOUD – 26-0010 Update

PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS DATED JUNE 15, 2026

Authorized By: /s/

Nebila Kurtu, CPPB, VCCO

Contracting Officer

Date: July 8, 2026

IFB RFQ 692000

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CONSTRUCTION OF THE ARCOLA QUARTERS FOR THE ENSLAVED

1.0 PURPOSE

1.1 The Intent of this Invitation for Bid (IFB) is for the County of Loudoun, Virginia

(County) to obtain the services of a qualified General Contractor to construct the

Arcola Quarters for the Enslaved (the “Project”). The Project consists of a

historic interpretive park on an existing parcel in the Dulles District. The Project

is located at 42554 Arcola Boulevard, in Sterling, Virginia 20166 (Parcel

Identification Number 1634689150000). The project will be developed on a

5.12-acre portion of the existing 15.83-acre park and will include a new 5,871

square foot visitor’s center with attached 1,351 square foot pavilion and the

historic conservation of the existing Quarters for the Enslaved. All excavations

will be subject to Archeological clearance. This park is to serve as an

educational facility. The visitor’s center will focus on the Arcola Quarters for

the Enslaved historic artifacts. The Project will conserve the Quarters for the

Enslaved with the least amount of impact on the existing conditions.

1.2 The County Construction Contract resulting from this IFB requires the payment

of Prevailing Wage Rates. Refer to Section 3.0 of this IFB.

1.3 The costs associated with the removal of any and all unsuitable soils and/or

rock encountered below subgrade as defined in Specification 012200

(included as Attachment 5 of this IFB), during the construction of this Project

shall be borne by the County. The County requests that the Contractor provide

unit prices for unsuitable soils removal and rock removal. Unit Prices shall

include the import of suitable material as needed to replace those quantities

removed (It shall be assumed that suitable material will be procured from an

off-site source). Unit prices shall be included on the Pricing Page of the Bid

and shall be multiplied times an assumed quantity provided by the County for

an extended price. The extended price shall be carried by the County as an

Owner’s Allowance in the final Contract Price and will be paid to the Contractor

on a “per occurrence” basis, with any remaining allowance(s) being returned

to the County upon completion of the Project. This will apply to all excavations

with the only exception being Drilling Activities (i.e. boring, geothermal wells,

etc.). In these specific instances the Contractor should assume that rock will

be encountered and price the drilling accordingly as part of their Base Bid Cost.

Refer to Specification 312000 (included as Attachment 5 of this IFB) for soil

classification and responsibility for all unsuitable soils and/or rock encountered

above subgrade.

1.4 The County will require the Contractor awarded this Project to use Trimble

Unity Construct (Trimble) (formerly e-Builder) Construction Program

Management Software. The County will provide licenses for the Contractor’s

use and will provide training for the Contractor to ensure proficiency as

recommended by Trimble. The license and training will be provided to the

Contractor at no cost and prior to the issuance of Notice to Proceed. Further

training due to a lack of proficiency will be the responsibility of the Contractor.

IFB RFQ 692000

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The Trimble Construction Program Management Software will be utilized for

all Project management documentation and correspondence, including but not

limited to: Request for Information (RFI)’s, submittals, meeting minutes, pay

applications, proposed change orders/change orders, close-out

documentation, etc. Contact e-Builder for further information at www.e-

builder.net/services/support or 1-888-288-5717.

2.0 COMPETITION INTENDED

It is the County's intent that this IFB permits competition. It shall be the Bidder's (i.e. any

entity submitting a bid in response to this IFB) responsibility to advise the Purchasing

Agent in writing if any language, requirement, specification, etc., or any combination

thereof, inadvertently restricts or limits the requirements stated in this IFB to a single

source. Such notification must be received by the Purchasing Agent not later than fifteen

(15) days prior to the date set for bids to close.

3.0 PREVAILING WAGE RATES

Remuneration to any individual performing work on the County Construction Contract

resulting from this IFB shall be at a rate equal to or greater than the prevailing wage

rate identified in Attachment 4 to this IFB.

3.1. The General Contractor awarded a County Construction Contract as a result

of this IFB, and any sub-contractors hired by the General Contractor to perform

Work on the County Construction Contract resulting from this IFB, shall pay

wages, salaries, benefits, and other remuneration to any mechanic, laborer, or

worker employed, retained, or otherwise hired to perform Work in connection

with the resulting County Construction Contract at or greater than the

prevailing wage rate identified in this IFB.

3.2. Any General Contractor or any subcontractor who employs any mechanic,

laborer, or worker to perform Work under the County Construction Contract

resulting from this IFB, at a rate that is less than the prevailing wage rate

identified in this IFB (i) shall be liable to such individuals for the payment of all

wages due, plus interest at an annual rate of eight-percent (8%) accruing from

the date the wages were due; and (ii) shall be disqualified from bidding on

public contracts with any public body until the contractor or subcontractor has

made full restitution of the amount described in clause (i) owed to such

individuals. A contractor or subcontractor who willfully violates this section is

guilty of a Class I misdemeanor.

3.3. After award of the County Construction Contract, the General Contractor to

whom such contract is awarded shall certify under oath, to the Commissioner

of Labor and Industry the pay scale for each craft or trade employed on the

Project to be used by such contractor and any of the contractor’s

subcontractors for work to be performed under such public contract. This

certification shall, for each craft or trade employed on the Project, specify the

total hourly amount to be paid to employees, including wages and applicable

fringe benefits, provide an itemization of the amount paid in wages and each

applicable benefit, and list the names and addresses of any third-party fund,

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