BENJAMIN FRANKLIN MIDDLE SCHOOL WEST
WHOLE BUILDING GENERATOR
ROCKY MOUNT, VIRGINIA
INVITATION TO BID
Sealed bids, in duplicate, are invited for the construction of Whole Building Generator Installation for the Benjamin
Frankling Middle School West, Rocky Mount, VA.
The project is generally described as installing a Whole Building Generator System consisting of 1,000 KVA
Diesel Generator, Enclosure, Lights, Panelboard, Receptacle, Belly Tank, Fuel Polisher, Control Kit to
upgrade an existing Manual Transfer Switchgear to and Automatic Unit, Concrete Pad, Feeder Circuits,
Branch Circuits, Conduits, grounding, interconnections, control equipment, grading, seeding, diesel fuel,
testing and etc. The Contractor shall make all interconnections for equipment and bolt that equipment to the
pads, provide all diesel fuel, control equipment and wiring, all conduits, grading, trenching, backfill, main pad
and pads, all 480V, 277V, and 120V wiring, secondary wiring, generator lights, generator receptacle,
generator panel, labels, setup testing and etc. BID No. 06022026-1400
Sealed bids will be received at Franklin County Finance Office, 1255 Franklin Street, Suite 111,
Rocky Mount, Virginia 24151, to attention of Mr. Corey White – Assistant Director of Finance with
the subject line "Whole Building Generator BFMS West Bid". The deadline for submitting bids is 2:00
P.M. local time, on June 2, 2026. The bids will be opened publicly and read aloud immediately following
the deadline, at the same location. No phone or fax or late bids will be accepted.
The bids will be opened publicly and read aloud beginning at 2:00 P.M., on June 2, 2026, at the same
location.
A Bid Bond must accompany each bid and be equal to at least five (5) percent of the amount of the bid
submitted. Details are contained in the Instructions to Bidders.
Procedures for submitting a bid, claiming an error, withdrawal of bids and other pertinent information are
contained in the Instructions to Bidders. The Owner reserves right to accept, or reject any or all bids.
A mandatory pre-bid conference followed by site visit to Maintenance Building will be held at 10:00 A.M. local
prevailing time on May 19, 2026 at Benjamin Franklin Middle School at the back of the building next to the
power company transformer. Attendance at the pre-bid conference shall be mandatory for those submitting a
bid. The site visit will start following completion of the pre-bid conference. See Instruction to Bidders for
location address.
The contract shall be awarded on a lump sum basis.
The bidder is required under Title 54, Chapter 7, Code of Virginia (1950), as amended; to furnish evidence of
being a licensed contractor qualified to perform a project of this magnitude. The bidder shall place on the
outside of the envelope containing the bid and shall place in the bid over his signature, the following notation:
“Licensed Virginia Contractor No.
Class A”
License requirements for contractors are contained in Title 54, Chapter 7, Code of Virginia (1950), as
amended. Additional specific qualifications are contained in the Instructions to Bidders. FAILURE TO
PROVIDE ANY REQUIRED INFORMATION OR GIVING FALSE INFORMATION MAY RESULT IN THE
DISQUALIFICATION OF THE BIDDER.
The Contract Documents (electronic form) for the above project, including the drawings and the specifications
containing the information necessary for bidding, may be obtained from the Frankling County Web site
https://www.franklincountyva.gov/bids.aspx, and eVA. beginning May 12, 2026.
INVITATION TO BID
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BENJAMIN FRANKLIN MIDDLE SCHOOL WEST
WHOLE BUILDING GENERATOR
ROCKY MOUNT, VIRGINIA
Bidders are encouraged to familiarize themselves with the existing condition of the site. The Owner will
facilitate access to all sites by appointment for interested bidders after the Pre-Bid conference. Contact Mr.
Josh Turner (540) 529-4321 for scheduling.
Franklin County Schools does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, disability,
gender or age in employment or in its educational programs and activities.
CONTRACT TIME: Work of the Contract shall begin no later than seven (7) days after receipt of the Notice to
Proceed. Substantial Completion shall be no later than January 7, 2027. Final completion shall be no later
than January 14, 2027.
The Instructions to Bidders shall be considered a part of the Invitation to Bid as if included herein.
Authorized By: Franklin County School Board
END OF SECTION
INVITATION TO BID
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BENJAMIN FRANKLIN MIDDLE SCHOOL WEST
WHOLE BUILDING GENERATOR
ROCKY MOUNT, VIRGINIA
TABLE OF CONTENTS
NOTE:
This index is for convenience only. Its accuracy and completeness are not guaranteed and it
is not to be considered as part of the specifications. In case of discrepancy between the
index and the specifications, the specifications shall govern.
BIDDING REQUIREMENTS
00 10 00
00 30 00
00 50 00
INVITATION TO BID
INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS
BID FORM
STANDARD FORM OF AGREEMENT
CONTRACT FORMS
00 41 00
00 61 00
00 62 00
00 68 00
BID BOND
PERFORMANCE BOND
PAYMENT BOND
APPLICATION FOR PAYMENT
GENERAL CONDITIONS
00 70 00
00 80 00
GENERAL CONDITIONS
SUPPLEMENTARY GENERAL CONDITIONS
SPECIFICATIONS
DIVISION 0 - SPECIAL CONDITIONS AND DRAWING INDEX
00 82 00
00 85 00
SPECIAL CONDITIONS
DRAWING INDEX
DIVISION 1 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
01 01 00
01 01 50
01 02 00
01 04 50
01 20 00
01 20 60
01 21 00
01 30 00
01 50 00
01 60 50
01 64 00
01 70 00
01 71 00
01 72 00
01 73 00
SUMMARY OF THE WORK
CONTRACTOR’S USE OF THE PREMISES
GENERAL SITEWORK REQUIREMENTS
CUTTING AND PATCHING
PROJECT MEETINGS
GENERAL CONTRACTOR’S WORK
ALLOWANCES
SUBMITTALS
TEMPORARY FACILITIES AND CONTROLS
PRODUCTS AND SUBSTITUTIONS
PRODUCT HANDLING
PROJECT CLOSEOUT
CLEANING
PROJECT RECORD DOCUMENTS
OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE
DIVISION 2 – EXISTING CONDITIONS
02 41 13
SELECTIVE SITE DEMOLITION
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