Coopers Rock High Voltage Power Construction Ph. 2

The West Virginia Department of Administration Purchasing Division, procuring on behalf of the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources, is requesting bids for high voltage electrical distribution system repair and replacement Phase 2 at Coopers Rock State Forest under CRFQ 0310 DNR2700000006, with bids due October 13, 2026 at 1:30 p.m. ET. A mandatory pre-bid meeting on September 21, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. at Coopers Rock State Forest Park Headquarters in Bruceton Mills is required for bid qualification.

The scope encompasses electric power line construction services including medium-voltage cable installation, grounding and bonding systems, conduit and boxes, pad-mounted transformers, panelboards, overhead medium-voltage transmission wiring, and directional boring of two 5-inch HDPE conduits (SDR-11 or SDR-13.5, subject to West Virginia Department of Transportation approval) under Interstate 68. Rock excavation costs must be included in base bids. The existing electrical line must remain in service during construction with a minimum 3-foot offset from new infrastructure. Contractors must account for operations in a public recreation area and provide documentation of at least one successful similar project prior to award.

Bidders must submit pricing as a lump sum for all labor, materials, and equipment. The contract is fixed-period with a 300-day completion deadline from notice to proceed; liquidated damages of $500 per day apply for delay. Contractors must comply with Davis-Bacon wage rates (the work is federally funded) and West Virginia Code requirements including 75% local labor-market hiring provisions and domestic steel preference. A bid bond equal to 5% of the total bid, plus performance and labor/material payment bonds each equal to 100% of contract value, are required. Required insurance includes Commercial General Liability ($1 million per occurrence) and Automobile Liability ($500,000 per occurrence). All contracts exceeding $100,000 require a signed Drug-Free Workplace Affidavit. Progress payments will be made monthly with 10% retainage, contingent upon legislative appropriation and architect approval. Questions are due September 25, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. ET. Addendum #2 was issued October 7, 2026. Bids are submitted to the Department of Administration Surplus Property, 2700 Charles Avenue, Dunbar, WV 25064-2236. Contact: Joseph E. Hager III at (304) 558-2306 or joseph.e.hageriii@wv.gov.