Camp Dawson Building 244 Renovations (Construction)

The West Virginia Department of Administration Purchasing Division is requesting bids on complete renovation of Building 244 at Camp Dawson Army Training Site in Kingwood, West Virginia under CRFQ 0603 ADJ2700000012, with bids due September 8, 2026 at 1:30 p.m. EST. A mandatory pre-bid meeting occurred August 18, 2026; vendor technical questions are due August 27, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. EST. The solicitation is currently at Version 4 with Addendum No. 3 issued August 24, 2026.

Bidders must be licensed West Virginia contractors with successful completion of at least five similar projects, verified prior to award. Bidders must acknowledge receipt of all addenda or face disqualification. A bid bond of 5% of total bid amount is required at submission; the apparent successful bidder must provide performance and labor/material payment bonds equal to 100% of contract value prior to award. Bids are firm for 60 days from opening.

The scope encompasses comprehensive renovation of Building 244, a single-story dining facility with approximately 5,673 square feet including dining area, kitchen, servery, walk-in cooler and freezer units, ADA-compliant toilets, and mechanical/electrical/data rooms. Work includes demolition, concrete, masonry, metals, wood, thermal and moisture protection, openings, finishes, specialties, special construction, plumbing, HVAC, electrical systems, and electronic safety/security systems. The project must comply with International Building Code 2021 (Type V-B construction), International Energy Conservation Code 2018, NFPA 101 Life Safety Code 2021, National Electrical Code 2020, and ADA Accessibility Guidelines 2015. Two additive alternates are available: kitchen hood replacement and walk-in cooler/freezer replacement with foundations, slab, and vestibule.

Contract award is to the lowest qualified responsible bidder. Liquidated damages are $1,500 per day for delays beyond the completion date plus a $1,250 fixed cost for Staff Judge Advocate review. Monthly progress payments will be made with 10% retainage withheld until substantial completion. The project is contingent upon receipt of federal funding. Contractors must comply with Davis-Bacon wage rates and employ 75% of workers from local labor markets. Bids should be submitted to the Department of Administration Purchasing Division, 2019 Washington Street East, Charleston, West Virginia 25305, with questions directed to buyer David H. Pauline at 304-558-0067 or david.h.pauline@wv.gov.