A&E - Buffalo and Leon Public Access Sites Improvements

The West Virginia Department of Administration, Purchasing Division, is soliciting architectural and engineering services on behalf of the Division of Natural Resources for the A&E – Buffalo and Leon Public Access Sites Improvements project. This Centralized Expression of Interest (CEOI) procurement seeks qualified civil engineering firms to provide comprehensive design, evaluation, specification development, and construction contract administration services for improvements at two Public Access Sites along the Kanawha River: a boat ramp renovation and related facilities in Leon, Mason County, WV, and stairway repair or replacement at Buffalo, Putnam County, WV, approximately 15 miles apart on the eastern bank. Qualified vendors must demonstrate relevant experience and qualifications (40 points), present clear goals, objectives, and anticipated concepts and methods (40 points), and perform well in oral interviews (20 points), with evaluation culminating in a 100-point scoring system. Vendors must maintain Commercial General Liability Insurance of at least $1,000,000 per occurrence, Automobile Liability Insurance of at least $500,000 per occurrence, and Professional/Malpractice/Errors and Omissions Insurance of at least $1,000,000 per occurrence. The Expression of Interest closes on January 29, 2025, at 1:30 PM ET, with bid opening scheduled for the same date and time. A mandatory pre-bid meeting is required, and vendors who fail to attend will be disqualified. The solicitation prohibits price or fee information in vendor responses, as the state will select the best value solution through negotiation with the highest-ranked firm following successful scope and fee discussions.

No specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, small businesses, or other restricted categories are detailed in the solicitation documents. There is no mention of incumbent contractors or current service providers for these public access sites. The solicitation does not reference existing infrastructure or technology requiring integration into the scope of work. No explicit award values or budget ranges are provided in the available documentation; however, contract terms are contingent upon legislative appropriation or alternative funding availability. All vendor submissions are public documents subject to disclosure under West Virginia Freedom of Information Act provisions. Interested firms should contact Joseph E. Hager III at the West Virginia Department of Administration Purchasing Division at (304) 558-2306 or joseph.e.hageriii@wv.gov for additional information. The contract will become effective upon the encumbrance date listed on the Award Document, or if designated as a Fixed Period Contract, work cannot commence until receipt of a separate notice to proceed.