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This is a Request for Proposal (RFP) issued by West Virginia University for construction auditing services. The University seeks qualified firms to provide financial auditing of contracts for Construction Management (CM) at Risk projects utilizing a Cost-Plus Fee with a Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) structure, with an immediate need for these services on the Milan Puskar Stadium West Tower Project. The RFP was published on June 2, 2026, with a question deadline of June 16, 2026, at 12:00 PM EST and a proposal due date of June 23, 2026, at 12:00 PM EST. A required pre-proposal meeting is scheduled for June 10, 2026, at 9:30 AM EST via Microsoft Teams. The anticipated contract start date is July 2026. Proposals must be submitted through the WVU Public Bid Site in PDF format, with an accompanying Excel file if needed. The Procurement Official is Kaison Ball (Kaison.Ball@mail.wvu.edu), and all communications must be directed to this individual.
The evaluation of proposals will be based on four criteria totaling 100 points: Company Profile and Team Qualifications (30 points), Relevant Project Experience (25 points), Project Approach and Methodology (25 points), and Fees and Rates (20 points). Proposers must provide hourly rates for the open-end contract covering future projects and a detailed all-inclusive price proposal for the Milan Puskar Stadium West Tower Project. The fee for the Milan Puskar Stadium project is subject to further negotiation before or after contract award. Proposers must demonstrate experience in providing construction auditing services similar to those required by a higher education institution and provide references from four recent projects completed within the past ten years. All proposals must remain firm for acceptance for a minimum of 120 days after the due date. Professional liability insurance of $1,000,000 per claim and $2,000,000 annual aggregate is required, with coverage maintained for a minimum of three years from project completion. The University reserves the right to reject any or all proposals and may conduct oral presentations with selected proposers as part of the evaluation process.
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West Virginia University
Request for Proposal (“RFP”)
RFP No. 202690000720
For more information about WVU, please visit www.wvu.edu.
TITLE: Construction Auditing Services
PROPOSAL DUE DATE: June 23, 2026, 12:00pm EST
PRE-PROPOSAL MEETING: June 10, 2026, 9:30am EST
PROCUREMENT OFFICIAL: Kaison Ball
Kaison.Ball@mail.wvu.edu
Any and all communications shall be held with the Procurement Official. Proposers shall not communicate with any other WVU personnel or representative during the RFP process. If Proposers are found to have communicated with any other representative of WVU during the RFP process, the Proposer may be disqualified, and the Proposal will not be accepted by WVU.
I. INTRODUCTION AND OVERVIEW OF SOLICITATION
A. OVERVIEW OF SOLICITATION
West Virginia University (“WVU” or “University”) is initiating this Request for Proposals (“RFP”) to solicit Proposals from qualified firms or individuals (“Proposers”) for the following: Provide financial auditing of contracts for Construction Management (CM) at Risk projects using a Cost-Plus Fee with a Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) structure and more specifically the immediate need to provide these services for the Milan Puskar Stadium West Tower Project.
B. SOLICITATION SCHEDULE
The following is an anticipated Solicitation Schedule. The University may, in its sole discretion change this schedule at any time. If the University changes dates in the schedule before the deadline for receipt of Proposals, it will do so by an addendum to this RFP. It is each prospective Proposer’s responsibility to check the University’s e-bidding system (“WVU Public Bid Site”) for current information regarding this RFP and its timelines.
RFP Publication June 2, 2026
Question Deadline (posted to Q&A Board) June 16, 2026, 12:00pm EST
Proposal Due Date (“Due Date”) June 23, 2026, 12:00pm EST
Anticipated Contract Start Date July 2026
C. PRE-PROPOSAL MEETING:
http://www.wvu.edu/ mailto:Kaison.Ball@mail.wvu.edu https://bids.sciquest.com/apps/Router/PublicEvent?CustomerOrg=WVUMarketplace
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Participation is ☐ required / ☒ not required.
☐ No Pre-Proposal Meeting To Be Held.
Meeting will be held on: 6/10/2026, 9:30am Eastern Time. Meeting will be held via Microsoft Teams. For additional information contact the RFP Procurement Official.
II. SCOPE OF SERVICES
See Exhibit A – Scope of Services
III. RESPONSE REQUIREMENTS & EVALUATION CRITERIA
All responses must be formatted with the items and in the sequence as presented in this Section of the RFP. Except as otherwise set forth herein, Section III outlines the minimum requirements for the preparation and presentation of a response. Failure to comply may result in rejection of the response. The Proposal should be specific and complete in every detail, prepared in a simple and straightforward manner.
Proposers are expected to examine the entire RFP, including all specifications, standard provisions and instructions. Failure to do so will be at the Proposers’ risk. Each Proposer shall furnish the information required by the RFP.
Evaluation Criteria: The following evaluation factors will be used in determining the best-qualified Proposal:
Criteria Allocated Points Company Profile and Team Qualifications 30 Points Relevant Project Experience 25 Points Project Approach and Methodology 25 Points Fees and Rates 20 Points
Total 100 Points
For each item and qualification in the Scope of Services and Response Requirements Section, submit detailed information regarding your firm’s qualifications and experience as it pertains to the higher education environment. Describe in detail the services your company can provide to WVU, your ability to meet the requirements, your experience in providing the services, and specifically how you will provide the service to the WVU community. This information includes, but it not limited to, the questions and criteria listed within this section.
A. Company Profile and Team Qualifications – (30 Points – Max 5 Pages. Resumes do not count for the page limit)
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1. Provide brief description including name of firm, principal officers, firm’s history, number of employees, size and location of field offices, company history, and organizational structure.
2. Provide an organizational chart of the personnel proposed for the Open-End Contract.
3. Provide a concise narrative summarizing why your team is best suited to provide the requested construction auditing services to WVU. Explain the rationale for team composition and how each member’s expertise contributes to successful outcomes.
4. Describe any recent or anticipated changes in firm ownership, leadership, or structure.
5. Provide resumes for key team members, including
a. Project general experience and specific experience involving collaboration between proposed team members.
b. Relevant qualifications, professional registrations, and certifications for proposed roles.
B. Relevant Project Experience – (25 Points - Max 4 Pages)
1. Provide descriptions and the breadth of services provided of four (4) recent projects (completed within the last ten (10) years) that demonstrate the Proposer’s ability to provide construction auditing services to a Construction Owner similar to West Virginia University. Project Information should include:
a. Project name, Owner, location, dates services were provided
b. Project description, delivery method, Scope of Services, and results/findings
c. Audited Construction Contract amount
d. Owner references (Name and current contact information)
C. Project Approach and Methodology – (25 Points – Max 4 Pages)
1. Provide detailed information regarding your approach and the methodology you will employ in performing the required work for the Scope of Services requested under an Open-End Contract.
2. Provide your approach to auditing services for the Milan Puskar Stadium West Tower Project.
D. Fees and Rates – (20 Points – Max 5 Pages)
The evaluation criteria for the Fees and Rates will be twofold. The hourly rates will be reviewed with respect to the overall Open-End Contract, and the fee proposal for the Milan Puskar Stadium West Tower Project will also be reviewed and considered as they are applied to the project.
1. Provide hourly rates for proposed team for construction auditing services for West Virginia University that would be charged under the Open-End Contract for future projects.
2. Provide a detailed all-inclusive price proposal for the construction auditing services for the
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Milan Puskar Stadium West Tower Project. Provide a brief description of your pricing methodology and a breakdown of the costs by tasks, role, hours, hourly rates and expenses.
Include billable hourly rate and number of estimated billable hours to provide the auditing services for the project. The fee for this project is subject to further definition and negotiation before or after award of the Open-End Contract.
3. Use the Scope of Services described in Exhibit A as the basis for price proposal along with the information provided in Exhibit B describing this project.
4. Provide any assumptions, exclusions, and exceptions.
IV. RFP RULES AND GUIDELINES
A. COMMUNICATIONS
Throughout the procurement process, all communication, outside of those submitted under “Explanations and Clarifications” as described herein, between the Proposer and the University shall be with the Procurement Official identified above. “Proposers” includes subcontractors at all levels and joint venture members, where applicable.
Discussions or communications regarding this solicitation with any other individuals associated in any capacity with the University, its consultants, contractors or members of its Board of Governors, or members of any Evaluation Committee are prohibited, unless otherwise approved in writing by the Procurement Official. Discussions or communications with any other person, regardless of the format, could result in disclosure of proprietary or other competitive sensitive information or otherwise create the appearance of impropriety or unfair competition and, thereby, compromise the integrity of University’s procurement process.
Proposers shall provide immediate written notice to the Procurement Official any time contact has not been limited to the Procurement Official concerning this solicitation, whether initiated by the Proposer or by other University employees, consultants, contractors or members of its Board of Governors. Any violation of this prohibition may result in the disqualification of the Proposer from further participation in this solicitation, and from award of any contract or subcontract under this solicitation.
By submitting, the Proposer certifies that it is in compliance with the above.
B. REVISIONS, EXPLANATION, AND CLARIFICATIONS TO THE RFP
Any explanation or clarification desired by a Proposer regarding the meaning or interpretation of any part of this solicitation must be submitted in writing by an authorized representative of the Proposer through the Q&A Board on the WVU Public Bid Site with a clear cross-reference to the relevant RFP section. Requests for explanations or clarifications must be submitted on or before the deadline for questions. Requests for clarification received after this deadline may not be considered and the University is under no obligation to address them.
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Written explanations or clarifications provided to a Proposer concerning an interpretation of the solicitation shall be furnished to all Proposers if such information is necessary in submitting Proposals or if the lack of such information would be prejudicial to uninformed Proposers. The Proposer must check the Q&A Board throughout the procurement process to view all applicable information. The University is under no further obligation to ensure that Proposers receive explanations or clarifications.
Oral explanations or clarifications given before the award of any contract, at any pre-proposal conferences or otherwise, do not serve to modify the solicitation and will not be binding on the University.
Suggestions for RFP revision may be submitted to the Procurement Official by posting on the WVU Public Bid Site. This is an opportunity for prospective Proposers, prospective partnership members, and others to provide feedback to inform RFP revisions if needed.
The University also reserves the right to cancel or to reissue the RFP, in whole or in part, prior to execution of a contract.
C. MODIFICATION/ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF SOLICITATION ADDENDA
The University reserves the right to modify or amend the solicitation. If it is amended, then all terms and conditions which are not modified remain unchanged.
When the solicitation is modified or amended, the Procurement Official shall post a solicitation addendum on the WVU Public Bid Site. The University is under no further obligation to ensure that Proposers receive addenda.
An Addendum may be issued for many reasons including, but not limited to, (a) making changes or corrections to the RFP; (b) clarifications, revisions, additions or deletions to the goods or services specifications; (c) providing information necessary to ensure fair and competitive solicitation (i.e. used in cases where one Proposer has received information that other Proposers have not); (d) extension or postponement of the Due Date, or other RFP date, due to University need or Proposer request; or (e) any other reason determined by the Procurement Official to be necessary or advantageous to the University.
The CPO or designee may extend the Proposal Due Date, if doing so is in the best interest of the University. Additionally, Proposers who contact the Procurement Official prior to the Due Date, may request to extend the Due Date, such issuance of an extension is at the University’s sole discretion. Such postponement shall be accomplished through an Addendum to the RFP, which shall be published and distributed through the WVU Public Bid Site.
D. PREPARATION OF PROPOSALS – GENERAL
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1. Examine the Entire Solicitation. Prior to submission of Proposals, Proposers are expected to thoroughly examine all provisions of and Attachments, Appendices, and/or Addendums to the solicitation, whether incorporated by reference or otherwise.
Failure to do so will be at the Proposer’s risk and will not be a basis for the Proposer to request relief of any kind prior to or after contract award.
2. Exceptions to Solicitation. If the Proposer cannot accept WVU’s terms, conditions or requirements, the Proposer shall raise their exceptions in their Proposals. It is the University’s sole discretion as to whether or not it will accept or deny any exceptions raised by Proposers.
3. Furnish Information. Proposers shall furnish all information required by the
Solicitation. Unnecessarily elaborate Proposals or lengthy presentations are not desired or required; however, Proposals should be clear, concise, and include sufficient detail for effective evaluation. The Proposer is cautioned that it is the Proposer’s sole responsibility to submit information related to the evaluation categories, and that WVU is under no obligation to solicit such information if it is not included in its Proposal. Failure by the Proposer to submit such information may cause an adverse impact on the evaluation of its Proposal.
4. General Format. To provide uniformity and to facilitate comparison of Proposals, all information submitted should clearly refer to the page number, section, or other identifying reference in this RFP. All information submitted must be noted in the same sequence as its appearance in this RFP.
If a pricing document is provided to Proposers, all pricing must be completed within that document. Failure to utilize supplied pricing documents may result in disqualification from the RFP process.
5. Required Signatures. All Proposals must be submitted by an individual authorized to extend a formal Proposal. The University accepts electronic signatures. By submitting the Proposal, the Proposer certifies compliance with the signature authority required.
6. Alternate Proposals. Proposers may submit more than one Proposal. All Proposals must comply with the requirements of the RFP except that additional Proposals may incorporate, by reference, repetitive information which is provided in the original Proposal. Such alternative proposals should be clearly marked as an alternate to clearly delineate from proposer’s official proposal.
7. Proprietary Information or Other Confidential Information. Proposals submitted in response to this solicitation shall become the property of the University. All Proposals received shall remain confidential until the contract(s), if any, resulting from this RFP are signed by an authorized representative of the University and the Apparent Successful Proposer; thereafter, the Proposals shall be deemed public records as defined in W. Va. Code § 29B-1-1, et seq. commonly referred to as the West Virginia Freedom of Information Act.
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Proposer must clearly designate any information in the Proposal that the Proposer desires to claim as proprietary and exempt from disclosure under the provisions of W.
Va. Code § 29B-1-1 et seq. or other state or federal law that provides for the nondisclosure of your document. The page must be identified, as well as the particular exception from disclosure upon which the Proposer is making the claim. Each page claimed to be exempt from disclosure must be clearly identified by the word “Confidential” printed on the lower right-hand corner of the page.
The University will consider a Proposer’s request for exemption from disclosure;
however, the University will make a decision predicated upon W. Va. Code § 29B-1- 1 et seq. Designating the entire Proposal exempt from disclosure will not be honored.
The Proposer must be reasonable in designating information as confidential. If any information is designated as proprietary in the Proposal, such information will not be made available until the affected Proposer has been given an opportunity to seek a court injunction against the requested disclosure if such time can be provided without violation of complying with W. Va. Code § 29B-1-1 et seq.
8. Use of Subcontractors. If the Proposer intends to use subcontractors to perform any portion of the work or to provide any of the parts or equipment described in this RFP, this must be clearly stated in the Proposal. The Proposer’s response must include a description of which portion(s) of the work that will be sub-contracted and the names and addresses of potential subcontractors under the contract. The University reserves the right to reject any proposed Subcontractor of the Proposer. Proposer may not change or revise any subcontractor after the Proposal is submitted without the written approval of WVU.
9. Proposal Preparation Costs. The University shall not be liable for any costs incurred by a Proposer in responding to this RFP, regardless of whether the University awards a contract through this process, cancels this RFP for any reason, or contracts through another RFP or another process.
10. Errors and Omissions. The Proposer is expected to comply with the true intent of this
RFP taken as a whole and shall not avail itself of any errors or omissions to the detriment of the University. Should the Proposer suspect any error, omission, or discrepancy in the scope of work or other portions of the RFP, the Proposer shall immediately notify the University, in the Q&A Board, and the University shall issue written instructions to be followed. The Proposer is responsible for the contents of its Proposal and for satisfying the requirements set forth in the RFP.
11. Firm Offer Period. Offers must be kept firm for acceptance by the University for at least one hundred twenty (120) days after the date that Proposals are due. Proposals with acceptance periods of less than one hundred twenty (120) days may be considered non-responsive. The Proposer may specify a longer period than indicated here. If the Proposer indicates no time period for acceptance, the Proposal will be considered firm
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E. PROPOSAL SUBMISSION & FORMAT
1. Proposal Submission.
The Proposal must be submitted through the WVU Public Bid Site no later than the Due Date and Time listed on the first page of this RFP. The University does not assume responsibility for problems with Proposer’s computer/servers or other electronic issues.
Proposers should allow sufficient time to ensure timely receipt of the Proposal by the University. Late Proposals will not be accepted and will be automatically disqualified from further consideration unless the University’s electronic submission method is found to be at fault. If you are having technical difficulty, you may contact the Procurement Official prior to the submission Due Date and Time to possibly arrange submission thru email, Dropbox or a comparable file sharing method.
Proposals may not be transmitted by fax, email, or mail unless prior permission is received from the Procurement Official.
2. Proposal Format for Submission. The Proposal response shall be set out in the format outlined in Section III (“Response Requirements and Evaluation Criteria”) of this RFP.
These sections represent the minimum amount of information required by the University. Proposers are encouraged to add content if needed; however, unnecessarily elaborate Proposals are discouraged. When possible, the Proposal shall be submitted in a single file PDF, unless otherwise allowed or requested within this RFP, with an accompanying Excel file, when needed. Zipped files should not be used for submission of Proposals.
F. PROPOSAL MATERIALS
The Proposal material and accompanying documentation submitted in response to the RFP becomes the property of the University upon submission to the University and may be appended, if necessary, to any formal document which would further define or expand the contractual relationship between the University and the Proposer. All of the material will be considered as part of this RFP.
G. WITHDRAWAL AND MODIFICATION OF PROPOSALS
Proposal withdrawals shall be submitted through the WVU Public Bid Site prior to the Due Date and Time set forth in the RFP. Withdrawals must be made on company letterhead and signed by an authorized representative of the Proposer. Once withdrawn, the Proposer may modify and resubmit their Proposal before the Due Date and Time.
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Any modification of a Proposal should be prepared on company letterhead, signed by an authorized representative, and state that the new document supersedes or modifies the prior Proposals, and submitted to the University as required pursuant to this RFP.
H. REJECTION OF PROPOSALS
The University reserves the right at its sole discretion to reject any and all Proposals received without penalty and not to issue a contract as a result of this RFP. If any Proposal is rejected, a written explanation prepared by the CPO, or designee, shall be noted in the Procurement File.
I. LATE SUBMISSIONS
Any Proposal, withdrawal, or modification received after the Due Date and Time will not be considered, unless the University’s electronic submission method is found to be at fault. If Proposer encounters technical difficulty, Proposer may contact the Procurement Official prior to the submission Due Date and Time to potentially arrange other submission methods. The electronic clock on the WVU Public Bid Site shall be considered the official timepiece used to determine whether the Proposal, withdrawal, or modification was late.
J. PROPOSAL EVALUATION
1. Proposal Opening. Proposals, modifications, and withdrawals shall be opened via the
WVU Public Bid Site. Upon receipt of Proposals, the Procurement Official will initiate the evaluation and selection process, to include a general review to determine if Proposals comply with the solicitation provisions and contain the required information and submittals. If they do not, the Procurement Official may reject them.
2. Evaluation Committee. An Evaluation Committee will be appointed to evaluate Proposals. Appointments are at the sole discretion of the University.
3. Substantiation of Proposals. The University reserves the right to require each
Proposer to substantiate any aspect of the Proposal, its own qualifications for providing the services required, and any other area of interest relative to the Proposal response.
4. Evaluation Criteria. The evaluation factors identified in Section III of this RFP will be used in determining the best qualified Proposal that is most advantageous to the University. The Evaluation Committee shall utilize the consensus scoring method as outlined in Appendix C of the Procurement Manual, unless otherwise approved by the Chief Procurement Officer or designee.
5. Oral Presentations. The University may, after evaluating the written Proposals, elect to schedule oral presentations with requested Proposers. Should oral presentations become necessary, the University will contact the selected Proposers from the written
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6. Discussions/Negotiations. If discussions or negotiations occur, they may include both the technical and financial aspects of the Proposals.
7. Best and Final Offers. The University may initiate a best and final offer as part of the solicitation process between Proposers who the University believes are in a competitive range. In addition, when Proposals are evaluated and two or more Proposers receive the same Consensus Score, the tie shall be broken, and an award made by allowing the tied Proposers to make a best and final offer. If a tie is not broken by a “best and final offer,” then the tie may be broken by a flip of a coin, or any other impartial method deemed prudent by the CPO.
8. Final Negotiations of Terms/Conditions with Best Proposer. Following the selection of the best Proposal, the University and selected Proposer may enter into negotiations to arrive at mutually agreeable terms and conditions. The contents of the selected Proposal may become contractual obligations of the contract. Failure of the Proposer to accept or negotiate, in good faith, the Proposal obligations into a contract may result in rejection of the Proposal. If the University is unable to negotiate a mutually satisfactory contract with the best Proposer, negotiations shall be formally ended with the Proposer and begun with the next best Proposer. Negotiations shall be undertaken in this manner until a mutually satisfactory contract has been negotiated or the solicitation is canceled. The University will demonstrate “good faith” in reaching a mutually acceptable contractual agreement. Notwithstanding this, there are certain conditions that are unacceptable to the University. See Section V of this RFP for a non-exhaustive list of provisions that are unacceptable to the University.
K. AWARD OF CONTRACT
1. Basis of Award. The University will award a contract based upon the evaluation of
Proposals. The University may award a contract, based solely on initial Proposals.
Accordingly, initial Proposals should be submitted on the most favorable terms from both a technical and price standpoint.
2. Determination of Responsibility. A responsible Proposer is one who affirmatively demonstrates to the University that it has adequate financial resources and the requisite capacity, capability, and facilities to perform the contract, has a satisfactory record of performance on other comparable projects, has a satisfactory record of integrity and business ethics, and is otherwise qualified and eligible to receive award under the solicitation and laws or regulations applicable to the procurement. The University reserves the right to investigate the capabilities of Proposers, confirm any part of the information furnished by a Proposer, and require other evidence to determine that the Proposer is responsible.
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3. Rejection of Proposals & Waiver of Minor Information/Irregularities. The University reserves the right to reject any or all Proposals in part or in total for any reason, to accept any Proposal if considered best for its interest, and to waive informalities and minor irregularities in Proposals received, commensurate with best public procurement practices.
4. Notice of Award. Any award of a contract resulting from this RFP will be made only by an authorized WVU Employee.
L. CANCELLATION OF SOLICITATION
The University may cancel this solicitation at any time before or after receipt of Proposals.
M. COMPLAINTS OR PROTESTS
Complaints or protests associated with this solicitation must be submitted in accordance with the University’s Procurement Manual.
V. REQUIREMENTS FOR FINAL CONTRACT
The University may provide a sample contract and its terms and conditions as an Attachment to this RFP. If the University provides a sample contract, the Apparent Successful Proposer will be expected to enter into a contract that is substantially the same as the sample contract and its terms and conditions. If no sample contract is provided, the University and the Apparent Successful Proposer shall enter negotiations, in good faith, to mutually agree on a bi-lateral contract for such services related to this RFP. In no event is a Proposer to submit its own standard contract terms and conditions in response to this solicitation, unless specifically requested by the University. The Proposer may submit questions or exceptions to any terms and conditions of a provided sample contract or pertaining to the “Prohibited State Terms” listed below to this solicitation. All exceptions to the contract terms and conditions or “Prohibited State Terms” must be submitted through the WVU Public Bid Site. The University will review requested exceptions and accept or reject the same at its sole discretion.
A. PROHIBITED TERMS
WVU’s status as a state agency imposes certain restrictions on its contracting activities that a private university or company does not face. Many standard clauses typically found in commercial contracts cannot be accepted by WVU. The restrictions are based on constitutional and statutory prohibitions. The following provisions, without limitation, are some of the most common provisions that we must strike when negotiating an agreement or contract.
1. Indemnification and/or Hold Harmless. State agencies are constitutionally prohibited from agreeing to indemnify third parties.
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2. Limitation of Liability. WVU does not have the authority to prejudice the rights of the State of West Virginia to sue or otherwise enforce a contract by agreeing to a limit on or a waiver of liability.
3. Governing Law of or Venue in a State Other than West Virginia. West Virginia
University does not have statutory authority to accept the governing laws of or venue in another state. As an alternative, the University may agree to be silent on such issues.
4. Confidentiality. WVU is subject to the West Virginia Freedom of Information Act (W.
Va. Code §29B-1-1 et. seq.). Thus, WVU cannot agree to keep the terms and conditions of a contract or agreement confidential.
5. Attorney Fees. As a public institution, the University cannot agree to pay attorney’s fees, court costs, or other litigation expenses in the event of a dispute as that would be a violation of the constitutional gratuities clause.
6. Damage Clauses. Damage clauses that include indirect or incidental damages as additional types of damages payable by WVU is not acceptable.
7. Late Payment/Cancellation Charges/Interest Charges. State agencies are prohibited from agreeing to pay late payments or cancellation charges.
8. Taxes. The State is exempt from most taxes and generally will not agree to contract language which requires the payment of taxes. The University will not agree to reimburse the vendor for the payment of taxes.
9. Binding Arbitration. The University has no statutory authority to agree to binding arbitration and the State Attorney General has exclusive authority and control over all matters of litigation or potential litigation involving State agencies. Thus, University has no authority to limit the type or scope of judicial action.
10. Interest. The University lacks statutory authority to agree to the payment of interest.
11. Funding Clause. The University cannot commit funds on multi-year contracts across
Fiscal Years. All contracts across Fiscal Years are subject to fund availability and legislative appropriation. The University has a right to terminate due to non-funding outside the current Fiscal Year. Such termination shall not be an event of default.
B. ELECTRONIC PAYMENT
The University strongly prefers to utilize electronic payments in its transactions. The successful Proposer will be provided a form to complete with the contract to authorize such payment method.
C. INSURANCE COVERAGE
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☒ Proposer shall be subject to the standard insurance provisions in this Section.
OR
☐ Proposer shall be subject to the insurance provisions in Attachment A
The successful Proposer shall, at its own expense, obtain and keep in force insurance coverage which shall be maintained in full force and effect during the term of the contract. The Proposer shall furnish evidence in the form of a Certificate of Insurance that insurance shall be provided, and a copy shall be forwarded to the University prior to the contract effective date. Additionally, the Proposer is responsible for ensuring that any subcontractors provide adequate insurance coverage for the activities arising out of subcontracts.
The successful Proposer shall procure, at its own expense, and maintain for the duration of the PO/contract, the following insurance coverage from insurers licensed or registered to do business in the State of West Virginia: (a) Commercial general liability insurance of not less than $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 general aggregate; (b) Worker’s Compensation insurance in accordance with applicable statutory limits (c) Commercial Automobile insurance in the amount of $1,000,000 per occurrence for all owned, non-owned, hired. leased, rented, and employee non-owned vehicles, (d) where applicable, professional liability insurance of $1,000,000 per claim/loss and $2,000,000 annual aggregate, with proof that coverage shall remain in effect for a minimum of three years from the date of completion of the project, Supplier shall provide such other insurance as may be required by law. All insurance carried by Supplier in connection with the Services shall list University as an additional insured and such insurance shall be primary and not contributory as to any other insurance the University may have in effect.
The Supplier shall provide a certificate of insurance to the University evidencing required coverage prior to commencement of the Services All policies shall provide a minimum of thirty (30) calendar days’ written notice prior to cancellation or material change. The insurance company(ies) providing the above-described coverage shall have an AM Best Rating of no less than (A-) excellent.
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