IG Ties Delivered to Durbin, WV & Moorefield, WV

The West Virginia Department of Administration Purchasing Division, on behalf of the WV State Rail Authority, has issued Centralized Request for Quote (CRFQ) 0810 DMT2600000006 for the procurement of industrial-grade railroad crossties. The solicitation seeks a one-time purchase of 2,090 crossties measuring 7" x 9" x 8' 6" in length, with 1,520 units designated for delivery to WV Central Railroad at 4759 Staunton-Parkersburg Turnpike in Durbin, West Virginia 26264, and 570 units for delivery to South Branch Valley Railroad (dba State Rail Authority) at 120 Water Plant Drive in Moorefield, West Virginia 26836. Bidders must submit pricing on a per-tie basis for each delivery location, with unit costs and extended costs calculated for each line item on the provided cost sheet. Technical questions must be submitted by March 2, 2026, at 10:00 a.m., and all bids are due to the Department of Administration Purchasing Division at 2019 Washington Street East, Charleston, West Virginia 25305 by March 11, 2026, at 1:30 p.m. The procurement is evaluated based on cost competitiveness, vendor qualifications, and compliance with technical specifications as outlined in the complete CRFQ package.

The solicitation documents do not identify any specific set-aside provisions for disadvantaged business enterprises, small businesses, or other protected classes, though such designations may be contained within the complete solicitation materials. No incumbent contractors or current vendors are identified in the available documentation. The specific contract value and unit pricing are not disclosed in the documents provided; interested bidders must contact the procurement buyer, John W Estep, at 304-558-2566 or john.w.estep@wv.gov for additional information regarding budget ranges or estimated award values. All offers are subject to the terms and conditions contained within the complete solicitation documentation, including bid requirements, specifications, and standard West Virginia state contracting provisions. Payment terms, insurance requirements, and performance standards will be negotiated as part of the award process and formalized in the resulting contract agreement.