Danville Public Schools - Construct and Install Elevator, Glenwood Elementary School - RFP-2526-538 (2026)
Danville Public SchoolsSchool · Danville, VA- Due
- Jun 2, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Apr 17, 2026
- Primary contact
- Walter Lucas
- (434) 797-4497
The 30-second brief
Danville Public Schools seeks qualified contractors for the construction and installation of a new machine room-less hydraulic passenger elevator at Glenwood Elementary School Campus, located at 1540 Halifax Rd, Danville, VA. The scope encompasses all necessary labor, materials, demolition, structural steel framing, masonry, rough carpentry, thermal insulation, TPO roofing, gypsum board, resilient flooring, painting, electrical, HVAC modifications, and plumbing. Project work includes elevator pit and shaft construction, wall modifications, and coordination with DPS maintenance. Submissions are due by June 2, 2026, at 2:00 PM local prevailing time. A voluntary pre-bid conference will be held on April 27, 2026, at 10:00 AM at the campus cafeteria. Bidders must hold a Virginia Class A contractor registration and business license, and provide a bid bond equal to 5 percent of the bid amount if the RFP is $50,000 or more.
Machine room-less hydraulic passenger elevator
Compliance with bid requirements, ability capacity and skill of the bidder, quality of performance of previous contracts or services, price
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Summary
Danville Public Schools seeks qualified contractors for the construction and installation of a new machine room-less hydraulic passenger elevator at Glenwood Elementary School Campus, located at 1540 Halifax Rd, Danville, VA. The scope encompasses all necessary labor, materials, demolition, structural steel framing, masonry, rough carpentry, thermal insulation, TPO roofing, gypsum board, resilient flooring, painting, electrical, HVAC modifications, and plumbing.
Project work includes elevator pit and shaft construction, wall modifications, and coordination with DPS maintenance. Submissions are due by June 2, 2026, at 2:00 PM local prevailing time. A voluntary pre-bid conference will be held on April 27, 2026, at 10:00 AM at the campus cafeteria. Bidders must hold a Virginia Class A contractor registration and business license, and provide a bid bond equal to 5 percent of the bid amount if the RFP is $50,000 or more.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
4- Compliance with bid requirements
- Ability capacity and skill of the bidder
- Quality of performance of previous contracts or services
- Price
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
Machine room-less hydraulic passenger elevator
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
6- Bid bond
- W-9 form
- References
- State (Class A) Virginia contractor's license
- Anti-Collusion Certification
- Background Certificate
- Submit to
- Office of the Superintendent of Schools, 220 Cleveland St, Danville, VA 24541 or via eVA at www.eva.virginia.gov
- Scope location
- Danville, VA
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from Danville Public Schools?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is June 2, 2026. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: Office of the Superintendent of Schools, 220 Cleveland St, Danville, VA 24541 or via eVA at www.eva.virginia.gov. For questions, contact Walter Lucas.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including Danville Public Schools in VA, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the RFP submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
Can I ask questions about this solicitation before submitting?
Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is Walter Lucas at (434) 797-4497. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Machine room-less hydraulic passenger elevator. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Compliance with bid requirements, ability capacity and skill of the bidder, quality of performance of previous contracts or services, price" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Danville Public Schools?
All active and historical solicitations from Danville Public Schools are tracked and searchable. As a school agency, Danville Public Schools regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
What documents are required to bid on this RFP?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: Bid bond, W-9 form, references, State (Class A) Virginia contractor's license, Anti-Collusion Certification, Background Certificate. Review the full document from Danville Public Schools for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Danville, VA. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.