Construction - Waterline Extension - Camp Dawson addendum 1

The West Virginia Department of Administration Purchasing Division, procuring on behalf of the Adjutant General's Office Division of Engineering and Facilities, is requesting bids for waterline extension construction at Camp Dawson in Kingwood, West Virginia (CRFQ 0603 ADJ2600000026), with bids due July 28, 2026 at 1:30 PM EST under Addendum No. 1. A mandatory pre-bid meeting is July 7, 2026 at 10:30 AM EST at Camp Dawson, 1001 Army Road, Kingwood; attendance is required for bid eligibility.

Bidders must hold a valid West Virginia contractor's license and be registered with the West Virginia Purchasing Division. The work is subject to Davis-Bacon wage requirements and a local labor market hiring provision mandating seventy-five percent of employees from the local labor market. All work must comply with West Virginia Department of Transportation Division of Highways Standard Specifications for Road and Bridges (2017 edition with 2020 and 2026 supplemental specifications) and drug-free workplace requirements.

The scope includes clearing and grubbing, mobilization, excavation (848 cubic yards base; 89 cubic yards alternate), installation of 2,450 linear feet of 8-inch C900 waterline and 412 linear feet of 6-inch C900 waterline in the base bid, fittings and valves, asphalt replacement, erosion controls, and seeding and mulching. Pricing is submitted on a unit-price basis for individual line items. The contract includes one alternate and is awarded to the lowest qualified responsible bidder.

A bid bond of five percent of the total bid amount is required with submission. Performance and labor/material payment bonds, each equal to one hundred percent of contract value, are required prior to award. Liquidated damages are $1,500 per day of delay plus a one-time $1,250 fixed cost for Staff Judge Advocate review if work is not completed by the contract completion date. Monthly progress payments are made with ten percent retainage withheld until substantial completion. Vendor technical questions are due July 13, 2026 at 11:00 AM EST. Contact: David H. Pauline, 304-558-0067, david.h.pauline@wv.gov.