Camp Dawson Automatic Transfer Switchgear Replacement

The West Virginia Department of Administration Purchasing Division, on behalf of the Adjutant General's Office, is seeking a contractor for the Camp Dawson Automatic Transfer Switchgear Replacement project located in Pleasants County. The procurement involves comprehensive labor, materials, tools, equipment, and supervision to replace the existing automatic transfer switchgear at the Camp Dawson Army Training Site near Kingwood. The project requires installing a 1,200 Amp 12,470 volt 3-phase 3-source Automatic Paralleling Switchgear, including approximately 1,427 cubic yards of cut and fill, concrete pad construction, and utility service relocation. Mandatory project requirements include a switchgear manufacturer with 15 years of documented experience, 24/7 emergency service with local technicians within 100 miles, and a 5-year warranty covering 100% parts and labor. Key dates include a mandatory pre-bid meeting held on June 24, 2025, at 9:00 am, technical questions due by July 2, 2025, at 11:00 am, and bid submissions due on July 23, 2025, at 1:30 pm. Contractors must provide a 5% bid bond, possess a valid West Virginia Contractor's License, and comply with local labor market hiring requirements mandating 75% local workforce recruitment.

The solicitation does not explicitly specify set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The project will be awarded to the lowest qualified responsible bidder meeting the required specifications, with a contract completion time of 720 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed. Liquidated damages are established at $1,500 per day of delay, with an additional $1,250 fixed cost for Staff Judge Advocate review for work not completed after the contract completion date. The project is funded through the West Virginia Army National Guard, with the contract subject to fund availability and potential renewal options. While specific contract value is not disclosed, the comprehensive nature of the switchgear replacement, including complex electrical infrastructure upgrades, civil engineering work, and advanced technological integration such as redundant PLCs, I/O, email and text alerts, and automated performance reporting, suggests a significant investment. The existing infrastructure includes S&C pad-mounted equipment and Russ Electric automatic transfer equipment that will be replaced or integrated with the new system.