New Residence Halls – Duck Pond and Fairway Quads

Virginia Tech is seeking a qualified general contractor to design‑build and construct four new residence‑hall buildings (approximately 1,200 student beds) on its Blacksburg campus, organized as two quads (Duck Pond and Fairway). The contract is a lump‑sum, design‑bid‑build IFB covering full building construction, site work, structural steel, precast concrete, MEP systems, fire protection, interior finishes, and related infrastructure. The solicitation includes extensive geotechnical requirements, strict erosion‑and‑sediment‑control protocols, utility coordination, and a small‑business participation goal of 50 % SWaM. Bids must be submitted electronically by May 5 2026, with a sealed‑bid deadline of May 6 2026, and the project is expected to be completed by June 9 2028. • Scope: foundations, structural steel, precast concrete, exterior cladding, interior finishes, mechanical/electrical/plumbing, fire protection, site grading, utility relocation, storm‑water controls, and temporary facilities. • Mandatory compliance: Virginia DEQ‑certified Qualified Person for erosion control, adherence to weight‑restriction limits on site bridges, and coordination with multiple university and utility contacts. • Key dates: Pre‑bid meeting 31 Mar 2026, site visit 17 Apr 2026, RFI deadline 20 Apr 2026, bid closing 5 May 2026, sealed‑bid deadline 6 May 2026, NTP 8 Jun 2026, substantial completion 9 Jun 2028.