Bldg. 23; Install Automatic Door Opener

The West Virginia Department of Administration's General Services Division is seeking a contractor to install an automatic door opener at Building 23, located at 407 Neville Street in Beckley, Raleigh County. The procurement is a fixed-period construction contract with a 90-day completion timeline, requiring the installation of one high/heavy traffic 36-inch automatic door opener with two wireless buttons (one exterior, weather-rated and one interior), and electrical connection to a 120-volt ceiling outlet. Vendors must demonstrate prior experience by providing evidence of successfully completing at least three similar projects and submitting references. The solicitation requires potential bidders to schedule a mandatory site visit with Claude Lynch or Jason Agan before the technical questions deadline of September 9, 2025, and submit specification sheets for door opener, buttons, and transmitters for approval. Evaluation will be based on the lowest qualified responsible bidder, considering the base bid and potential alternates. The final quote submission is due by September 16, 2025, at 10:30 AM, with bids to be received at the General Services Division in Charleston.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises were mentioned in the procurement documents. The contract requires vendors to carry commercial general liability insurance of $1,000,000 per occurrence and automobile liability insurance of $1,000,000 per occurrence. Contractors must provide a one-year warranty on labor and comply with comprehensive safety requirements, including OSHA regulations, providing appropriate personal protective equipment, and following specific jobsite safety protocols. While no specific budget range was explicitly stated, the procurement involves a single automatic door opener installation. Contractors will be required to submit a list of personnel working on the project and obtain contractor visitor badges. The primary procurement contact is Robert W. Hovatter, who can be reached at 304-352-5498 or robert.w.hovatter@wv.gov for any additional inquiries related to this contract opportunity.