Blackwater Falls Lodge Exterior Stairs Construction

The West Virginia Department of Administration Purchasing Division, on behalf of the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources, is seeking building and facility construction services for the Blackwater Falls Lodge Exterior Stairs Construction project located in Tucker County. The procurement, identified as CRFQ 0310 DNR2500000013, involves a comprehensive replacement and repair of exterior stairs on the north and south sides of the Blackwater Falls State Park Lodge at 1584 Blackwater Lodge Road in Davis, West Virginia. The project requires installing new precast concrete stairs, galvanized steel handrails and guardrails, creating concrete slab footings, building CMU support walls with stone veneer, and performing associated architectural and structural modifications. A mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for May 20, 2025, at 11 am at the lodge, with bid submissions due on June 12, 2025, at 1:30 PM ET. Contractors must complete the project within 365 calendar days, with substantial completion required by 320 days, and will be evaluated based on lowest qualified responsible bidder status.

The solicitation does not specify explicit set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, but does impose several local labor market and workplace requirements. Contractors must hire at least 75% of employees from the local labor market and provide a drug-free workplace affidavit. Insurance requirements include $1,000,000 in Commercial General Liability Insurance, $500,000 in Automobile Liability Insurance, and Builders Risk Insurance equal to 100% of the contract amount. Liquidated damages are established at $250 per day beyond the contract completion date. While specific budget details are not disclosed, the project involves a single line item for construction services, with the West Virginia Purchasing Division as the owner and the Division of Natural Resources as the using agency. Contractors must maintain appropriate licensing, comply with drug and background screening protocols, and ensure minimal disruption to the existing lodge operations during construction.