HSC North Elevator Modernization

West Virginia University (WVU) has issued a Request for Proposal (RFP No. 202590000655) for the HSC North Elevator Modernization project located on the Evansdale Campus in Morgantown, West Virginia. The procurement seeks a comprehensive elevator modernization solution involving labor, materials, equipment, and supervision to upgrade two traction passenger elevators inside the WVU Health Sciences Center North building. The project encompasses select demolition, concrete work, general trades, carpentry, electrical, plumbing, and HVAC work, with a substantial completion date of July 13, 2026, and a final completion date of July 27, 2026. The solicitation requires contractors to have a minimum of five years of experience constructing and modernizing elevators, with proposals evaluated on a 100-point system across categories including company qualifications (10 points), project experience (10 points), elevator equipment and project approach (20 points), schedule (30 points), and pricing (30 points). A non-mandatory pre-bid meeting and site visit is scheduled for July 7, 2025, at 10:00 AM EST in HSC South Room G353, with proposal submissions due on July 24, 2025, at 3:00 PM EDT.

The contract opportunity does not explicitly specify set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Contractors must comply with multiple state and university requirements, including maintaining a drug-free workplace, possessing a valid West Virginia Contractor's License, and meeting specific safety evaluations with an Experience Modification Rate (EMR) of 1.20 or less. Contractors will be required to provide various documentation including safety evaluations, drug-free workplace affidavits, insurance certificates, and performance bonds. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the project involves comprehensive modernization of two elevators with options for additional work, including cab finishes and lighting upgrades. The university reserves the right to reject any and all proposals and will require the selected contractor to work with WVU representatives and appointed outside parties, including Alpha Associates (Architect) and McHenry Associates (Engineer), with liquidated damages of $1,000 per calendar day for delays in substantial completion and $500 per calendar day for final completion delays.