DLR Bulk Technical Grade Lime

The West Virginia Department of Administration Purchasing Division, on behalf of the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection, Division of Land Restoration (WVDEP-DLR), issued a Centralized Request for Quote (CRFQ) for bulk Technical Grade Lime delivery services on August 18, 2025, with bids due by September 3, 2025, at 1:30 PM ET. This open-end master agreement procurement seeks supply, transportation, labor, and supervision for Technical Grade Lime deliveries to treatment sites across ten West Virginia counties: Barbour, Clay, Grant, Marion, Mineral, Monongalia, Preston, Taylor, Tucker, and Upshur, with quantities ranging from 10 tons in Barbour and Tucker counties to 5,000 tons in Taylor County for a total of approximately 9,495 tons. The product must meet strict specifications including minimum 95.5% total Ca(OH)2 content and particle size of 7.8 microns or less, with all deliveries made via pneumatic tanker trucks in full loads of 10 to 25 tons delivered F.O.B. destination. Pricing must be submitted on a per-ton basis including all transportation, labor, and operational costs with no additional charges permitted, and award will be based on lowest overall total cost meeting all mandatory specifications. A mandatory pre-bid meeting is required with attendance verification, written questions must be submitted by August 25, 2025, at 4:00 PM ET, deliveries must occur within 24 hours of notice under standard weather conditions, and product testing upon delivery is required with unacceptable materials returned at vendor expense. Required qualifications include completion of the Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSMRE) Applicant/Violator System (AVS) form, Commercial General Liability Insurance of at least $2,000,000 per occurrence, and Automobile Liability Insurance of at least $2,000,000 per occurrence.

The solicitation does not specify set-aside designations, restrictions on organization types, or disadvantaged enterprise requirements, nor does it identify any incumbent vendors or current contractors. No existing infrastructure or technology integration requirements are mentioned in the available documentation. The contract is structured as an open-end agreement with no guaranteed minimum quantities, contingent upon legislative appropriation, with payment made in arrears upon invoice receipt within 30 days of delivery per treatment site. No specific contract award value or budget range is disclosed in the solicitation documents. Vendors must maintain sufficient inventory to fulfill contract obligations, accept multiple ordering methods, and provide quarterly reports on purchases. Additional information or clarifications regarding this solicitation should be directed to Joseph (Josh) E Hager III at (304) 558-2306 or joseph.e.hageriii@wv.gov.