ADDENDUM NO_1 Liquid Asphalt Storage Tank 04220517

The West Virginia Department of Administration Purchasing Division, on behalf of the WV Division of Highways, is conducting a Centralized Request for Quote (CRFQ) numbered DOT2200000153 for the one-time purchase of a single liquid asphalt storage tank to be delivered to the Division of Highways District Four facility. The procurement seeks qualified vendors to provide a liquid asphalt storage tank (commodity code 24111803) with manufacturer specifications and model information included in bid submissions. Technical questions from potential bidders were required to be submitted by 10:00 a.m. on April 5, 2022, and the bid opening was originally scheduled for April 13, 2022 at 1:30 p.m., though Addendum No. 1 moved this date to April 14, 2022 at 1:30 p.m. Bids should be submitted to the Department of Administration Purchasing Division at 2019 Washington Street East, Charleston, West Virginia 25305, with inquiries directed to buyer John W. Estep at 304-558-2566 or john.w.estep@wv.gov. All vendors must comply with the Purchasing Affidavit requirements, which establish eligibility criteria requiring bidders to affirm under penalty of law that they are not in default on monetary obligations owed to the state or its political subdivisions, including payroll taxes, property taxes, sales and use taxes, and other fines or fees, with exceptions available for contested assessments or approved payment plans. Award will be made to the responsive and responsible vendor offering the best value to the state.

The solicitation documentation does not specify any set-aside designations for disadvantaged business enterprises, small businesses, or other restricted vendor classifications, nor does it identify any incumbent vendors or current contractors for this procurement. No information regarding existing infrastructure, technology integration requirements, or operational performance metrics from current contractors is provided in the available documentation. The specific unit price, total contract value, or budget range for this procurement is not disclosed in the available solicitation materials. All vendors must comply with West Virginia state procurement regulations and applicable terms and conditions outlined in the complete solicitation package. For contracts with an estimated value of $1 million or more, vendors awarded the contract must submit a Disclosure of Interested Parties form to the West Virginia Ethics Commission prior to contract award, identifying subcontractors, entities owning 25 percent or more of the contracting entity, and any parties that facilitated or negotiated contract terms.