Holly River State Park Water Main Construction

The West Virginia Department of Administration Purchasing Division, on behalf of the Division of Natural Resources, is issuing a Centralized Request for Quote (CRFQ No. DNR2500000003) for water system construction services at Holly River State Park in Webster County, West Virginia. This procurement seeks comprehensive construction services including decommissioning and removal of the existing potable water system, construction of a new potable water distribution system, and connection to public water infrastructure at the park. The project deliverables encompass installation of approximately 635 linear feet of 6-inch water line from the WV Department of Health garage, construction of a new water main with multiple diameter piping sizes (ranging from 2-inch to 6-inch), stream crossing installations, meter pit construction with HDPE material, pressure reducing valve installations at each service connection, master meter vault construction, pig launching and receiving pits, pressure testing, and disinfection to enable WV American Water to establish service connections. Additional work includes removal of three elevated water tanks, decommissioning of two pump houses, installation of gate valves, fire hydrants, blow-off assemblies, air release valves, and complete surface restoration. Required contractor qualifications include a valid West Virginia contractor's license, compliance with Davis-Bacon wage rates, performance of at least 75% of work with locally-sourced employees, and submission of 5% bid bonds and 100% performance and payment bonds. Contractors must maintain commercial general liability insurance of at least $1,000,000 and automobile liability insurance of at least $500,000, and complete a drug-free workplace affidavit. Evaluation criteria include technical specifications compliance, comprehensive erosion and sediment control measures per West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection standards, pressure testing at 100 psi above normal operating pressure with defined allowable leakage rates, mandatory disinfection per ANSI/AWWA C-651 standards, and one-year warranty on backfill settlement repairs. Key deadlines include a mandatory pre-bid meeting on September 24, 2024, at 11:00 AM at Holly River State Park Headquarters, with written questions due by September 27, 2024, at 4:00 PM ET. The solicitation was originally issued September 4, 2024, with bids initially due October 10, 2024; however, Addendum #1 extended the deadline to October 17, 2024, at 1:30 PM ET for submission to the Department of Administration Purchasing Division at 2019 Washington Street East, Charleston, West Virginia 25305. All bids must be typed or electronically entered, and vendors must acknowledge receipt of all addenda to avoid disqualification.

No specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises or restrictions on organization types responding to this procurement are detailed in the available solicitation documents. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the materials provided. The project requires integration with existing WV American Water infrastructure and coordination with public water connections at the park. The contractor must coordinate with WV811 and other utility service providers as part of utility locating and permitting requirements, and stream crossing installations must employ approved methods to minimize environmental disturbance while complying with fish and wildlife protection standards. Construction schedules require substantial completion within 493 days from the Notice to Proceed and final completion within 548 days, with liquidated damages of $250 per calendar day assessed for delays beyond the contract end date. No specific award value or budget range is disclosed in the solicitation documents; however, the project scope and requirements indicate this is a significant infrastructure construction contract requiring subcontractor lists for all subcontractors performing more than $25,000 of work, submitted within one business day of bid opening. Progress payments will be made monthly based on architect approval through Ghosh Engineers, with 10% retainage withheld from each progress payment and partial release upon substantial completion, indicating a substantial multi-phase project delivery structure.