Building 1 House Chambers HVAC Upgrades

The State of West Virginia, through the Department of Administration Purchasing Division, is seeking bids for Building 1 House Chambers HVAC Upgrades, a construction project located in the Kanawha County State Capitol Complex. The Centralized Request for Quote (CRFQ GSD25*27) involves comprehensive HVAC system modifications, including installing a new rooftop-mounted Dedicated Outdoor Air System (DOAS) unit, connecting it to existing ductwork, retrofitting the basement return air fan with new controls, and completing various HVAC and electrical upgrades. Mandatory qualifications include successful completion of at least three similar projects, and contractors must provide bid bonds, performance bonds, labor/material payment bonds, and maintenance bonds. The project requires precise technical specifications, such as SMACNA Class air leakage standards, emergency shelter-in-place sequence programming, and building automation system updates. Key dates include a mandatory pre-bid meeting on April 17, 2025, at 10:00 am, technical questions due by April 24, 2025, at 12:00 pm, and bid submissions due on May 8, 2025, at 1:30 pm EST.

The solicitation does not explicitly indicate specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, though it does require 75% local employee hiring. Contractors must provide commercial general liability and automobile liability insurance with $1,000,000 coverage and submit a drug-free workplace affidavit. The project will be constructed under a single prime contract with a two-year parts and labor warranty, with liquidated damages of $500 per calendar day beyond the substantial completion deadline. While no specific budget or award value is disclosed, the project is designed to be completed within 365 calendar days and aims to ensure the heating system is operational during the 2025-2026 legislative session. The existing infrastructure includes current ductwork, an air handling unit, and building automation systems that will be modified or retrofitted as part of the upgrade process. Invoicing and shipping will be handled through the Department of Administration's General Services Division in Charleston, West Virginia.