Camp Dawson State Fuel Point (Construction)

The West Virginia Department of Administration Purchasing Division is seeking a contractor to construct a new state fuel point at Camp Dawson Army Training Site in Pleasants County through a Centralized Request for Quote (CRFQ ADJ2600000007). The project requires comprehensive construction services, including installation of three 1000-gallon double-walled fuel tanks, a protective metal canopy, a 22'x32'x6" concrete pad with spill containment wall, electrical components for fuel pumps, and a security fence with gates. Mandatory project requirements include providing all labor, materials, equipment, and permits while ensuring compliance with federal, state, local, and fire safety regulations. A mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for August 25, 2025, at 9:30 am EST at Building 301-Post Engineering, with vendor technical questions due by August 29, 2025, at 11:00 am EST. The solicitation will close on September 9, 2025, at 1:30 pm, with the contract awarded to the lowest qualified responsible bidder. Contractors must possess a valid West Virginia Contractor's License and submit a bid bond of 5% of the total bid amount.

While no specific set-aside designations are explicitly mentioned, contractors must meet comprehensive qualification standards, including maintaining $1,000,000 in Commercial General Liability and Automobile Liability coverage. The project is contingent upon federal funding and requires vendors to honor pricing for 90 days from the bid opening date. Contractors will be responsible for daily safety briefings, maintaining a clean work site, and providing operation and maintenance training for Camp Dawson staff. The project includes a one-year warranty on all parts and labor, with liquidated damages set at $1,500 per day of delay plus a $1,250 fixed cost for Staff Judge Advocate review for work not completed after the contract completion date. The West Virginia Army National Guard will provide a lay-down area and potential access to electric and water utilities, though utility access is not guaranteed. The contract is structured as a fixed-period contract to be completed within 180 calendar days, with the delivery and invoice location specified as the Adjutant General's Office in Charleston, WV, and the project site located at Camp Dawson Army Training Site in Kingwood, WV.