Addendum No. 2 Building 25 Renovations Project

The State of West Virginia Department of Administration, General Services Division, issued a Central Request for Quotation (CRFQ 0211 GSD1900000025) for limited interior and exterior renovations to Building 25, located at Fifth and Avery Streets in Parkersburg, Wayne County, West Virginia. This construction procurement seeks a single prime contractor to perform comprehensive facade renovation work including removal and replacement of exterior insulating finish systems (EIFS) and windows on the Avery and Fifth Street elevations, installation of Nichiha fiber cement panel cladding in masonry, brick, and ribbed patterns, removal and replacement of concrete site improvements and ramps on the St. Cloud Alley side, partial roof replacement with EPDM roofing materials, and complete renovation of approximately 2,300 square feet of unoccupied shell space on the sixth floor with mechanical, HVAC, electrical, data system, and fire protection system upgrades to bring that level to occupancy standards. The project encompasses approximately 45,000 square feet of building renovation designed in accordance with the 2015 International Building Code, NFPA 101 Life Safety Code, and applicable state fire codes, with detailed technical specifications across 31 construction divisions. Qualified contractors must provide performance and payment bonds, maintain comprehensive insurance coverage with the state named as additional insured, comply with all federal, state, and local safety regulations including the GSD Jobsite Safety Handbook, and demonstrate capability to coordinate work within an occupied building while maintaining security and weather protection. The solicitation was issued on multiple dates with the final closing deadline of June 17, 2019, at 1:30 p.m., with bids submitted to the Department of Administration Purchasing Division at 2019 Washington Street East, Charleston, West Virginia 25305, and inquiries directed to Melissa Pettrey at (304) 558-0094 or melissa.k.pettrey@wv.gov. Addendum No. 1 and Addendum No. 2 were issued to provide clarifications, modifications to specifications, and additional technical drawings that bidders were required to acknowledge in their proposals.

The solicitation documents do not specify designated set-asides for disadvantaged business enterprises, small businesses, or other socioeconomic preferences within the available materials, though all proposals remain subject to the terms and conditions of West Virginia State Purchasing Division regulations and Federal Acquisition Regulation requirements where applicable. No incumbent contractor is identified for this project, indicating this represents a new or re-competed procurement opportunity. The contract documents require contractor compliance with AIA General Conditions A201-2017 with West Virginia supplementary conditions, establishment of a schedule of values for payment purposes with monthly progress payments and ten percent retainage, submission of detailed shop drawings and samples prior to fabrication, and participation in mandatory pre-construction and coordination meetings. Contract modifications including change orders must be submitted through formal written procedures with architect approval and state purchasing division review, with cost documentation and schedule impact analysis required. The project establishes a one-year correction period following substantial completion, includes liquidated damages provisions for delays subject to authorized extensions, and requires manufacturer warranty execution ranging from one to thirty years depending on system components. Although specific award values or budget ranges are not detailed in the available solicitation excerpts, the scope and scale of this comprehensive building facade and interior renovation project, combined with the 45,000 square foot building size and extensive mechanical and electrical system upgrades, indicates a substantial construction contract requiring significant financial resources.