EOI: Campus and Security Updates

The West Virginia Department of Administration, Purchasing Division, is seeking architectural and engineering firms to provide comprehensive design services for campus and security updates at the West Virginia Schools for the Deaf and the Blind (WVSDB) located in Romney, Hampshire County. The project scope includes updating interior doors and hardware, replacing windows and select exterior doors, completing abatement work, designing and installing a secure entrance, evaluating and replacing HVAC systems, updating classroom spaces, and replacing plumbing systems and bathroom facilities across multiple campus buildings. Additionally, the project involves designing and installing three roofs and updating plumbing and hot water tanks. Vendors must provide services that comply with current laws and applicable codes while executing the project within budget. The solicitation will use a 100-point evaluation system, with 65 points for qualifications and experience, 15 points for project goals and approach, and 20 points for oral interview performance. Responses are due by November 18, 2025, at 1:30 p.m. EST, with the bid opening scheduled at the Department of Administration, Purchasing Division in Charleston, West Virginia.

The solicitation does not specify any specific set-aside designations or restrictions on responding organizations. Vendors must be qualified registered architects licensed in West Virginia with documented experience completing similar projects and must submit staff resumes. The contract requires mandatory insurance coverage, including $1,000,000 per occurrence for Commercial General Liability, Automobile Liability, and Professional/Malpractice/Errors and Omission Insurance. While no specific contract value or budget range is explicitly stated, the WVSDB reserves the right to not proceed with any or all listed projects if needs change or budget constraints arise. The contract will become effective upon the encumbrance date and continue until the project is complete. Vendors must comply with all West Virginia state laws regarding vendor registration, licensing, and compliance obligations. The primary contact for additional information is James W. Atkins at the Department of Administration Purchasing Division, reachable at (304) 558-0094 or james.w.atkins@wv.gov.