Bldg. 32; Replace Nineteen Windows on East Side of Building

West Virginia Department of Administration, Purchasing Division is requesting quotes for replacement of nineteen windows on the east side of Building 32 in Huntington under CRFQ GSD27_04, with bids due July 30, 2026 at 1:30 p.m. EST and a mandatory pre-bid meeting scheduled for July 22, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. EST at the project site. The project is subject to West Virginia's local labor market hiring requirement (75% of employees from local labor market) and domestic product preferences for aluminum, glass, and steel materials.

The scope involves replacing nineteen aluminum-framed, double-paned insulated glass windows matching existing style, color, and tint across designated first-floor rooms, performed in three sets over approximately six weeks. The awardee is responsible for all labor, materials, equipment, old-window disposal, and site coordination; the state handles furniture removal, blind removal and reinstallation, and incidental wall repairs. The vendor must hold a valid West Virginia contractor's license and provide commercial general liability insurance ($1 million per occurrence) and automobile liability insurance ($1 million per occurrence). A signed drug-free workplace affidavit under West Virginia Code 21-1D-5 is required with the bid. The vendor must demonstrate completion of at least three similar projects with experienced supervisory staff and provide a one-year labor warranty.

The contract is fixed-period, 180 days from notice to proceed. Standard work hours are 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding state holidays. Bidders must submit a bid bond equal to 5% of total bid amount and, upon award, performance and labor/material payment bonds each equal to 100% of contract value. Unit prices prevail in case of discrepancies; pricing is firm for the contract life. Vendor questions are due July 27, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. EST. Contact David H. Pauline, buyer, at 304-558-0067 or david.h.pauline@wv.gov.