Building 8 Chimney Inserts and Liners

The West Virginia Department of Administration, General Services Division is soliciting bids for removal and replacement of chimney inserts and liners at Building 8 (Governor's Mansion), 1900 Kanawha Boulevard East, Charleston, under ARFQ GSD2700000025, with bids due October 20, 2026 at 2:30 PM.

The scope includes furnishing and installation of five natural gas chimney inserts on the second floor and six chimney liners, plus associated materials: brown brick panels, backing plates, faceplates, mantel deflectors, top plates, heath trim, fresh air and vent piping, caps, and nose cones. Inserts must meet Liberty LRI3E/HRI3E Regency Gas Insert specifications or equivalent, with natural gas compatibility, minimum 5-inch supply pressure, and 14,000 to 19,500 BTU/H input range. The vendor is responsible for all materials, labor, equipment, and incidental work. Work must occur during standard hours (7:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday through Friday, excluding state holidays) and comply with the International Building Code, International Mechanical Code, Life Safety Code, NEC, OSHA, UL, ANSI, and ASME standards. A hot work permit is required. Contractor personnel must provide valid identification and obtain site clearance through General Services Division. The vendor must complete a Jobsite Safety Handbook acknowledgment.

Qualification requirement: successful completion of at least three prior gas fireplace insert installation projects, verified through references or documentation prior to award. One-year labor warranty is required. Pricing must be firm for the contract life, submitted in both words and numbers, with unit prices prevailing in case of discrepancies. All travel, mileage, and associated costs are the vendor's responsibility and will not be reimbursed separately. Payment is made in arrears upon invoice and acceptance of goods. Technical questions are due October 13, 2026 at 12:00 PM. Award will be made to the lowest qualified responsible bidder. Contact Cody G. Taylor, buyer, at 304-352-5531 or cody.g.taylor@wv.gov.