A&E - Holly River State Park Main Water Service

The West Virginia Department of Administration Purchasing Division, on behalf of the Division of Natural Resources Parks & Recreation Section, is soliciting qualified architectural and engineering firms to provide comprehensive design and construction administration services for repairs and improvements to the existing potable water system at Holly River State Park in Webster County, West Virginia. The project scope includes designing a new main water service, decommissioning the existing water plant, removing the existing water tank, and connecting to the public water system. Vendors must produce all design plans and specifications, prepare complete bidding documents, and provide full construction contract administration services throughout project completion. The solicitation was issued as a Centralized Expression of Interest (CEOI) on May 2, 2024, with responses due by May 21, 2024, at 1:30 p.m. ET. A mandatory pre-bid meeting was required, though the specific date was not identified in the available documents. The evaluation process will be conducted on a 100-point scoring system: 40 points for qualifications, experience, and past performance; 40 points for goals, objectives, anticipated concepts, and methods of approach; and 20 points for oral interview performance conducted with the top three qualified firms. The State will select the best-value solution without consideration of price or fee information in vendor responses, in accordance with West Virginia Code 5G-1-3.

Vendors must be properly registered with the West Virginia Purchasing Division and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including domestic steel preference requirements and prohibitions on boycotts of Israel. All vendors must provide proof of required insurance coverage, including Commercial General Liability ($1,000,000 per occurrence), Automobile Liability ($500,000 per occurrence), and Professional/Malpractice/Errors and Omissions Insurance ($1,000,000 per occurrence). The solicitation documents do not identify any incumbent contractors, set-asides for disadvantaged enterprises, or specific funding amounts and award values. The contract is classified as a Construction/Project Oversight contract that becomes effective upon encumbrance and continues until the project is complete. Additional information and inquiries should be directed to Joseph E. Hager III at the Department of Administration Purchasing Division, (304) 558-2306 or joseph.e.hageriii@wv.gov. The contract is contingent upon appropriation by the Legislature or other available funds.