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Project Size: 300,000 sq. ft.
Architect: Hanbury + Kahler Slater
Working drawings are anticipated to start in summer 2026 and we anticipate the first round of subcontractor procurement packages to be issued for bid in fall 2026.
Project Description
The new School of Dentistry will be a six story structure totaling 312,986 GSF and will house the state of the art VCU School of Dentistry, Dentistry Clinics, and Educational Lab programs for the school. The facility will provide cutting-edge equipment and technology, serving more than 500 students. Supporting spaces will include 5 classrooms and 2 simulation classrooms (Three, 130 person flat; One 130 person tiered; environments ranging from small group meeting spaces to larger lecture rooms, simulation and practice laboratories with 145 simulation benches: (110 in the simulation lab; and 35 in the practice lab), academic laboratories, and general and specialty practice clinics with 246 operatories, 2 operating rooms, serving 32,000 patients per year; 100,000 + patient visits per year.
The building will function as an inclusive oral health care delivery center, welcoming approximately 1,000 patients daily. Food service will be provided by a ‘grab and go’ cafe located adjacent to the main entrance lobby, in addition to provisions for food trucks along Turpin Street. Mechanical equipment will be located in the basement level and on the roof, including an enclosed penthouse.
Procurement: Understanding Process
- Search for Bidders – Project teams review internet databases, owner recommendations and community partner lists for vendors who match upcoming bid packages.
- Outreach Event – Vendors who attend the Outreach Event have the opportunity to meet the Barton Malow team, learn more about the project and connect with potential partners.
- Register + Pre-qualify – All vendors interested in bidding on the project must both Register and Pre-qualify. Vendors must register for each project they are interested in bidding. Vendors pre-qualify their business only once – this step is not required for every project.
- Invitation to Bid – Registered and pre-qualified vendors will receive an invitation to bid on the project. This will be sent via email using the Barton Malow online bidding tool, BuildingConnected.
- Pre-bid Meeting – Invited bidders have the opportunity to attend a pre-bid meeting where they may ask further questions about the project, working with Barton Malow and the scope of work they have been invited to bid on.
- Bid Day – This is the day all bidders submit their bids for review. Bids must be submitted according to the process and procedures outlined in the materials received with the invitation to bid.
- Bid Evaluation – Bids received will be reviewed based on the project’s evaluation criteria. Bids are evaluated by the community engagement team, construction project team, the owner/client and a neutral compliance party (as applicable).
Contractors: Get Connected
Interested in getting connected to Virginia Commonwealth University School of Dentistry bid opportunities? In order to do so, you must register for the project by first completing the Project Registration Form below. This form will get you added to our interested bidders list so that you can identify potential partners and learn more about the services and products they provide. You will also be added to our contact list, and will receive regular updates on the project, bid package release dates, and outreach event information. Be sure to check your Junk and Spam accounts regularly to make sure you don’t miss out!
Registered Contractors
To view a complete list of registered contractors: Click Here
Questions: Contact
John Huddle : John.Huddle@Bartonmalow.com