Department of Facilities Services and Capital Programs
Design and Construction Services
8115 Gatehouse Road, Suite 3400
Falls Church, VA 22042
March 2, 2026
PREQUALIFIED BIDDERS
Subject:
IFB #26-009
Dunn Loring ES New Construction Project
ELECTRONIC SEALED BIDS from Approved Prequalified Bidders for the Dunn
Loring ES New Construction Project will be electronically received by Fairfax County
Public Schools, an equal opportunity employer.
Bids must be received before Wednesday, 2:00PM May 6, 2026, electronically, using the
procurement portal powered by Bonfire Interactive website, https://fcps.bonfirehub.com.
Bidding documents will be available for download electronically on Monday, April 6, 2026,
from Samaha Associates, contact is Kyle Lee, klee@samaha-arch.com. All questions will be
sent to the Architect as specified in the IFB.
A “Points of Interest” to Approved Prequalified Bidders will be available Monday, April 13,
2026, and attached to the following addendum.
For additional questions, contact Tiffany Campbell, senior buyer, at 571-423-2312 or via
email at tccampbell@fcps.edu.
Bidders are advised that the Contract Documents for this Project require the payment
of prevailing wages to all mechanics, laborers, and other workers of every tier in
accordance with the Fairfax County Prevailing Wage Ordinance and Virginia Code §
2.2-4321.3 (the “Prevailing Wage Requirements”). The successful Bidder’s obligations
with respect to the Prevailing Wage Requirements applicable to this Contract also
include, but are not limited to, compliance with the certification and recordkeeping
requirements set forth therein. Additional information regarding the Prevailing Wage
Requirements can be viewed at the following webpage:
https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/topics/prevailing-wage-ordinance
Requirement for Electronic Submission of Bidding Documents:
To be eligible for consideration under this IFB, Prospective Bidders must submit
bidding documents (Bid Form) electronically using a procurement portal powered by
Bonfire Interactive, for submission and acceptance of bidding documents. Physical
delivery of bid security is required twenty-four (24) hours prior to the bid opening.
Department of Facilities Services and Capital Programs
Design and Construction Services
8115 Gatehouse Road, Suite 3400
Falls Church, VA 22042
To register for use of the Bonfire platform, prospective bidders are instructed to visit
and create a free account at https://fcps.bonfirehub.com. Assistance with registration
and use of the Bonfire platform is available by emailing Support@goBonfire.com or
calling 1-800-354-8010 and selecting option 2.
Mandatory Procedure for Submission of Bidding Documents:
Prospective Bidders are advised of the following mandatory procedure
for submission of bidding documents for this IFB:
1. Electronic submission of completed bid form at
https://fcps.bonfirehub.com before Wednesday, 2:00PM May 6, 2026, and
2. Physical delivery of original bid security, no later than Tuesday,
2:00PM May 5, 2026, in a sealed, opaque envelope that is (a) labeled with
Bidder’s name, “Bid Bond for IFB 26-009” and (b) addressed as follows:
Gatehouse Administrative Center
8115 Gatehouse Road, Suite 3400
Falls Church, Virginia 22042-1203
Telephone: 571-423-2260
To be eligible for award, Prospective Bidders must complete both items 1 and 2,
above, no later than the Due Date and Time.
Bid Opening: The bid opening will be held in Gatehouse Administrative Center, room
3082. Enter the building at the above referenced address at the front entrance as
early as 1:45 p.m.
Virtual Bid Opening: The Dunn Loring ES New Construction Project, IFB 26-009 bid
opening will be held on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, via Google Meet. You may join the
meeting as early as 1:45 p.m. The Google Meet link is set forth below:
Meeting Link for Bid Opening:
https://meet.google.com/cyw-hbte-mgs
In-Person Viewing of Bid Opening: In addition to the to the live stream bid opening, in-
person viewing of the bid opening will be held in room 3082. Enter the building at the above
referenced address at the front entrance as early as 1:45 p.m.
Important Notice: Masks are optional within FCPS buildings.