This contract is for the design‑build construction of a new 37,290 sq ft office/assembly building for the Bedford County Department of Social Services. The County of Bedford, Virginia issued an Invitation for Bids (IFB 2026‑21) that included detailed specifications, drawings, and multiple addenda, culminating in a firm‑fixed‑price, sealed‑bid award to KNA Contracting LLC. The scope covers site work, foundation, structural steel, exterior walls, roofing, interior finishes, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire‑suppression, security systems, and all related commissioning and close‑out documentation.
• Project size: approximately 37,300 sf new building (multiple stories, parking, landscaping).
• Contract type: single‑prime lump‑sum (AIA A101‑2017) with a 5 % bid bond and required performance/payment bonds.
• Key milestones: pre‑bid meeting July 9 2026; bid deadline July 31 2026; award announced September 1 2026; substantial completion required within 548 calendar days after Notice to Proceed, with liquidated damages of $200 per day for delay.