The Bedford County Sheriff’s Office Expansion is a public‑sector construction project to add a two‑story, ~15,500 sf addition that includes new offices, storage, a break‑room, an emergency‑operations center, a new elevator, and a main entrance, along with limited interior renovations of the existing building. The County issued an Invitation for Bids on 4 May 2026, held an optional pre‑bid meeting on 28 May 2026, and received eight competitive bids. After evaluation, the contract was awarded to Price Buildings, Inc. on 22 July 2026. The contract is a single‑prime, lump‑sum agreement with a required 5 % bid bond, performance and payment bonds, and liquidated damages of $200 per day for delays beyond the 485‑day substantial‑completion schedule. The County provides the site, while the contractor is responsible for all design‑build execution, permitting, temporary utilities, and coordination of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire‑protection, and security systems.
• Scope: new two‑story addition (~15,500 sf), elevator, new main entrance, interior re‑configurations, site work, and full MEP integration.
• Procurement: full open competition, bid deadline 23 Jun 2026, award to Price Buildings, Inc.
• Contract terms: lump‑sum, 5 % bid bond, 100 % performance/payment bonds, $200/day liquidated damages, 30‑day bid validity, 485‑day construction schedule.