Loudoun County Public Schools Ionwave #26-548 Addendum 3

Loudoun County Public Schools VIEW Transition Academy construction, including renovation, addition, site work, and photovoltaic systems

Loudoun County Public Schools is seeking a general contractor to build the VIEW Transition Academy in Aldie, Virginia. - Buyer and opportunity: Loudoun County Public Schools, including its Construction Department and Support Services; IFB 26-548, Project 25-0064.00. The work is a single stipulated-sum construction project. - Construction scope: Approximately 65,200 square feet total, comprising a 33,600-square-foot renovation and a 31,600-square-foot addition. The program includes 15 pathway labs, a pre-engineered greenhouse, geothermal heat-pump system and well field, a photovoltaic array, and extensive site work, utilities, parking and drop-off areas, a bus loop, walking track, and stormwater detention facilities. - Named OEMs and manufacturers: Qcells and SolarEdge for the photovoltaic system; Siemens for a distribution panelboard; and Ideal Shield as the basis of design for a forklift guardrail system. Other named manufacturers or vendors include Windandy Greenhouse Company (proposed greenhouse substitution; approval is not established), Wilsonart, Armstrong, Vulcraft, Tarkett, Regupol, Sherwin-Williams, Nitterhouse, Maharam, Knoll, RPG Acoustic, Daltile, Crossville, Johnsonite, Construction Specialties, Mapei, SWF Contract, Mecho, Koroseal, Scranton Products, Schluter, Williams, Columbia, Focal Point, LightArt, Compass, Lithonia, Lumenwerx, A-Light, Hydrel, and Beacon. These names are identified in the supplied materials as basis-of-design manufacturers or potential manufacturers/vendors; specific quantities are not provided for most of their products. - Specified product quantities: 246 Qcells Q.PEAK DUO XL-G11S.3/BFG 590 W solar panels; 246 SolarEdge S1200 power optimizers; one SolarEdge SE120KUS 120 kW inverter; one HF365NA 3-pole, 400 A, 600 V fused PV disconnect; and one Siemens P1 400 A, 480/277 V distribution panelboard. The Ideal Shield Two-Line Guardrail System, or approved equal, is specified without a stated quantity. - Notable technical and pricing requirements: The base bid includes a $150,000 sitework allowance. Bidders must provide unit prices for additional excavation, trench excavation, and building-foundation excavation. Site excavation to design subgrade, including unclassified soil and rock, is included in the base work. The contractor is responsible for BIM coordination and QC testing and must participate in owner-led commissioning. Addenda revise civil, architectural, structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and other project documents. - Schedule: Construction is anticipated to start in early 2027, with substantial completion in spring 2028 and final completion by mid-2028. No option years or subscription term are indicated.

Description

Loudoun County Public Schools is soliciting bids for construction of the VIEW Transition Academy in Aldie, Virginia. The work consists of additions and renovations totaling approximately 65,200 square feet, including site work and utilities. The project includes a 33,600-square-foot renovation and a 31,600-square-foot addition, as well as associated site improvements. Bids must be submitted electronically, and only the listed prequalified general contractors may submit; the solicitation and addenda identify a bid deadline of November 17, 2026.

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