Construction of New Academic Building

This contract awards the design‑build and construction of a new 41,614‑sq‑ft, three‑story academic building on the Longwood University campus in Farmville, VA. The project includes structural steel, brick‑veneer exterior, sitework, excavation, demolition of an existing brick wall, landscaping, and a subcontracted HVAC instrumentation and control system valued at $243,846. The procurement was conducted via a public Invitation for Bid, with a mandatory pre‑bid conference on May 4 2018 and a bid deadline of June 5 2018. English Construction Company, Inc. was selected as the lowest responsible bidder with an award value of $16,115,400. The contract is a lump‑sum, firm‑fixed‑price award under full and open competition, with a requirement that 42 % of the work be performed by small‑business or SWaM‑certified firms. • Scope: new academic building (construction, sitework, demolition, landscaping, HVAC controls) • Schedule: 600‑day substantial completion deadline, followed by 30‑day final completion period • Funding: State‑funded university project; award amount $16.1 M • Requirements: eVA registration, bid bond, Virginia contractor license, SWaM participation, insurance/bonds per state rules