Building 8 - East Porch Door Replacement

The West Virginia Department of Administration, General Services Division is requesting quotes for removal and replacement of the East Porch Door at Building 8 (the Governor's Mansion) in Charleston under ARFQ 0211 GSD2700000006, with quotes due August 14, 2026 at 2:30 PM and a mandatory pre-bid meeting on July 31, 2026 at 10:00 AM.

The scope requires safe removal and disposal of the existing door, frame, and hardware; installation of a new custom-built Poplar 24 Lite exterior side door (2.125 inches thick, 43.75 inches wide, 96 inches tall) pre-hung in a new frame with raised panel transom and exterior brickmould; installation of hardware including 5-inch ball top hinges, lockset, and brass threshold; primer and paint application; and coordination with Electronic Specialty Company to integrate the new door into the existing electronic magnetic locking system on the same installation day. All work must be completed with caulking, priming, painting, and cleanup finished no later than the day following installation. Primer must be Valspar Defense Exterior Satin Primer or equivalent; exterior paint must be Valspar DuraMax Exterior Satin Ultra White or equivalent. A one-year labor warranty and manufacturer's material warranty (whichever is longer) are required.

The vendor must have completed at least three similar projects and provide references. Prior to award, the awardee must be registered with the West Virginia Purchasing Division, maintain workers' compensation insurance, and provide proof of a contractor's license. A bid bond equal to five percent of the total bid amount is required with submission; performance and labor/material payment bonds equal to 100% of contract value are required prior to award. Failure to submit the bid bond results in bid disqualification.

Pricing must be submitted as a firm, flat-fee total bid in both numerical and written form. The contract is a one-time purchase running from award until completion. Technical questions are due August 7, 2026 at 12:00 PM. Direct inquiries to Paul W. Boswell, buyer, at 304-352-5529 or paul.w.boswell@wv.gov. Addendum #1 was issued on July 31, 2026.