Buckhannon-USPFO Emergency Generator Replacement

The West Virginia Purchasing Division, on behalf of the WV Army National Guard's Construction and Facilities Management Office, is seeking a contractor to replace the emergency generator and automatic transfer switch at the United States Property and Fiscal Office (USPFO) facility located in Buckhannon, WV. The procurement is a Centralized Request for Quote (CRFQ) that requires vendors to provide all necessary labor, materials, tools, equipment, and supplies for a comprehensive generator replacement project. Specific technical requirements include a Rehlko KG200 industrial generator set with ratings between 150-200 kW and voltage configurations from 208-600V. Vendors must possess a valid West Virginia Contractor's License and maintain $1,000,000 in Commercial General Liability and Automobile Liability Insurance. Critical procurement dates include a mandatory pre-bid meeting scheduled for July 16, 2025, at 10:00 am, with technical questions due by July 22, 2025, at 11:00 am, and the final bid opening set for July 29, 2025, at 1:30 pm. The contract performance period is established at 120 calendar days from the notice to proceed, with liquidated damages of $1,500 per day of delay.

The solicitation includes specific local labor market requirements mandating that contractors hire at least 75% of employees from the local labor market. Vendors must submit a drug-free workplace affidavit and comply with various state procurement regulations. While no specific incumbent vendor is mentioned, the project is funded through the state's procurement process with a fixed-period contract approach. Additional compliance requirements include a $1,250 fixed cost for Staff Judge Advocate review if the project is not completed by the contract completion date. The procurement is categorized under commodity code 72151516, indicating a specialized equipment installation project for a government facility. Although specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the detailed technical specifications and insurance requirements suggest this is a substantial infrastructure improvement project with significant financial implications for the selected contractor. The invoice and shipping locations are designated as Charleston and Buckhannon, WV, respectively, which provides additional context for the project's geographical scope.