Site work, paving and new construction of a mixed-use development in Williamsburg, Virginia. Completed plans call for site work for a sidewalk / parking lot; for paving for a sidewalk / parking lot; for the construction of a transportation facility; transportation facility; warehouse / distribution facility; and warehouse / distribution facility.

The project is located at 6166 Old Mooretown Road, on property owned by the Williamsburg Area Transit Authority (WATA). It consists of a new construction Transit Building, Transit Canopies, and a Site Storage Building, with a parking lot and miscellaneous site elements. The existing property is primarily wooded, with a concrete block house foundation and remnant fencing scattered throughout the site. WATA buses will access the site through a new entrance/exit on Hornor Lane. Buses will circulate clockwise within the site on a concrete loop. Passenger loading and unloading will occur at six designated bays in a sawtooth configuration along the inside of the loop. Canopies will be provided over all bus loading areas and sidewalks connecting the loading areas to the building where additional passenger services will be provided. There are two main canopies, one over the main four (4) bus bays (canopy A) along the north side of the loop, and one over the two paratransit/microtransit bays (canopy C). To provide continuous cover between the bus loading areas and the main building, canopies extend over the sidewalks that connect these areas (canopies B1 and B2). All of the canopies utilize the same canopy column shape, while the bus canopies are larger and taller to provide additional clearance for vehicles. The 3,800-sf pentagon-shaped main building is clad with a combination of horizontally oriented insulated metal panels and brick. The vertical brick elements represent WATA's signature red vertical element at other locations. Aluminum storefront windows and curtain wall systems are integrated into the system, bringing in natural light. The building utilizes a PVC membrane roofing system. The building has two zones to separate public and non-public uses. In the public zone, there will be a waiting area, public restrooms, information/ ticketing area, and an unfinished small tenant space. The non-public zone contains WATA offices and driver amenities. Access-controlled openings will segregate public spaces from private spaces along with securing the main entrance/exit, and other mechanical spaces. On the western portion of the site is a small parking lot for WATA employees with separate access from Old Mooretown Road. A storage building and dumpster enclosure will be located adjacent to the parking lot, with access from the parking lot drive aisle. A connection between the parking lot and bus loop will be provided for emergency access and secured with a gate. Additional site improvements include stormwater management facilities, site utilities, lighting, sidewalks, and a prefabricated shelter structure where smoking will be permitted. A fence will be constructed along the western edge of the site, and new landscaping will be provided to satisfy York County zoning ordinance requirements. The project includes a freestanding monument sign that will be placed in a location visible from the public right-of-way; the ultimate placement of this sign will be identified during construction. Liquidated Damages in the amount of $500 per day will be assessed for failure to meet the schedule for Substantial Completion or Final Completion. This project has a contract goal of 8% participation from Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBE). Bidders will have five (5) days after the time and date set for bid opening to provide WATA with a list of their subcontractors and provide DBE participation forms or good faith efforts documentation to WATA. If DBE subcontractors are known at the time of bid submission, forms may be submitted with the bid package. All questions pertaining to this project should be directed to Jessica Yost, Senior Procurement Specialist no later than November 14, 2024, in writing via e-mail: Jessica.yost@jamescitycountyva.gov. Work under the contract shall begin on the date set forth in the Notice to Proceed (NTP) issued by the Owner. Substantial Completion is required 18 months (540 days) after NTP. Final Completion is required by 19 months after NTP (30 days after Substantial). Each bid shall be accompanied by a Bidder's bond issued by a company authorized and licensed to transact business as surety in the Commonwealth of Virginia, a certified check, or cash escrow, in an amount equal to not less than five (5) percent of the total amount of the bid, made payable to Williamsburg Area Transit Authority. Performance and Payment Bonds for one hundred percent (100%) of the Contract will be required by the Owner prior to finalization of the contract. The Owner reserves the right to waive minor non-substantive informalities in the Bid, to reject any/or all Bids, to award any Bid in whole or in part and award the Bid considered to be in the best interest of the Owner. The Owner also reserves the right to negotiate with the lowest responsive, responsible Bidder should Bid exceed available funds.