Renovation of an educational facility in Roanoke, Virginia. Completed plans call for the renovation of a 47,844-square-foot, three-story above grade educational facility.

Sealed bids are invited for the construction of the Replace OH Fire Shutter at Webber Hall project at Virginia Western Community College, Project Code # 260-B2260-074 located in Roanoke, Virginia. The project is generally described as replacement of an existing overhead fire shutter with a new motor operated shutter that is tied to the fire alarm and emergency power. In person hand delivery is supported on bid day at the stated location. Building is open during regular business hours. All visitors need to sign in at the virtual receptionist (iPad on the wall in the main lobby.) Bids may be modified as per the Instructions to Bidders using fax number (804) 819-4762 and copying sroberts@vccs.edu. A Standard Commonwealth Bid Bond is not required. Procedures for submitting a bid, claiming an error, withdrawal of bids and other pertinent information are contained in the Instructions to Bidders, which is part of the Invitation for Bids. Withdrawal due to error in bid shall be permitted in accord with Section 9 of the Instructions to Bidders and 2.2-4330, Code of Virginia. The Owner reserves the right to reject any or all bids. The Work consists of the following: 1. The project is generally described as - VWCC seeks to replace an existing overhead fire shutter with a new motor operated shutter that is tied to the fire alarm & emergency power. While the spaces have since been adapted into technology labs, an existing 3-hr rated fire wall remains. Two labs currently straddle this fire wall (W-117 and W-118), and there is a need to connect these spaces to enhance instruction. A rated fire shutter located in room W-117 at an existing masonry opening would provide access, however the shutter has failed and will no longer open. The shutter is manually operated only, and it cannot be retrofitted for motorized operation. There are also safety concerns with the existing door due to the speed of travel associated with the spring tension mechanism. Furthermore, the current design does not meet today's fire code as the fusible link is located above the ceiling and is not connected to the fire alarm panel.