Falls Run Box Beams and Bridge Rail.

The West Virginia Department of Administration Purchasing Division, on behalf of the West Virginia Division of Highways, issued a Centralized Request for Quote (CRFQ DOT2200000058) for a one-time purchase of materials required for the Falls Run Box Beam Exterior Beam Replacement project located in Randolph County. The procurement seeks 974.25 square feet of 21-inch interior box beams (6 pieces measuring 3 feet by 54 feet 1.5 inches each), 12 elastomeric laminated bearing pads in two different sizes, 12 swedged anchor bolts or #8 deformed rebar, 12 sponge rubber washers, 325 linear feet of bridge rail with inserts, hardware, posts and guardrail components, 24 post-tension bearing plates in two different sizes, 96 linear feet of 1-inch diameter post-tension bar, and 4 asymmetrical Thrie beam transition sections. All materials must be delivered to the Division of Highways District Seven jobsite in Weston, West Virginia. Vendors must submit quotations with firm, fixed unit prices and total prices for each line item in accordance with the detailed specifications provided in the solicitation documents. Technical questions were due by October 14, 2021, at 10:00 a.m., and the bid closing date was October 20, 2021, at 1:30 p.m. Quotations must be submitted to the Department of Administration Purchasing Division at 2019 Washington Street East, Charleston, West Virginia 25305, with inquiries directed to John W. Estep, the designated buyer, at 304-558-2566 or john.w.estep@wv.gov. All quotations must be responsive to the technical specifications and comply with applicable state and federal regulations, insurance requirements, and bonding as applicable.

Prior to contract award, successful vendors must complete and submit a Purchasing Affidavit confirming they are not in default on any monetary obligations owed to the state or political subdivisions, and vendors with contracts valued at $1 million or more must complete an Ethics Disclosure form identifying all interested parties, including subcontractors and entities with 25% or greater ownership stakes. The solicitation documents do not indicate specific set-asides for disadvantaged or small businesses, nor do they identify incumbent contractors or current service providers for this project. The estimated procurement value is $37,500.00, with the contract to be awarded to the responsive and responsible bidder offering the best value to the agency. Award will be made on the basis of competitive pricing and compliance with all technical and operational requirements outlined in the specifications. Contract performance is expected to commence upon award, with all costs to include labor, materials, equipment, and any other expenses necessary for full performance of the materials delivery and installation requirements.