Mineral Resource Building Core Lab Renovation Phase II

West Virginia University's Board of Governors issued a Request for Bids (RFB202690000695) for the Phase II Renovation of the Mineral Resource Building Core Lab on the Evansdale Campus in Morgantown, West Virginia. The procurement seeks qualified, experienced, and licensed contractors to complete comprehensive laboratory renovation work including demolition of existing countertops and sinks, installation of new Durcon Lunar White epoxy resin countertops, replacement of plumbing fixtures and water-saver faucets, electrical outlet and data port installation, air/vacuum line replacement, and addition of eyewash stations and ADA-compliant sink stations. Deliverables encompass 27 specialty laboratory equipment installations with electrical specifications ranging from 110V to 220V, new LVT flooring from Mohawk Group, and painted wood cabinetry with specific color finishes. Bidders must submit detailed cost breakdowns organized by MasterFormat 2018 divisions across thirty distinct construction categories and provide comprehensive labor rate schedules for supervisors, foremen, and multiple laborer tiers at regular, non-regular, and holiday rates. Required qualifications include a valid West Virginia contractor's license, state vendor registration, Experience Modification Rate (EMR) of 1.20 or less, workers' compensation coverage, and liability insurance with WVU named as additional insured. The evaluation will award the contract to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. Critical deadlines include a mandatory pre-bid meeting on March 2, 2026, at 10:00 AM Eastern Time via Microsoft Teams, a non-mandatory site visit on March 5, 2026, at 11:00 AM at the Mineral Resource Building Lab 142, a questions deadline of March 10, 2026, at 12:00 PM, and bid submission by March 16, 2026, at 12:00 PM EST through the Mountaineer Marketplace website (https://bids.sciquest.com/).

The procurement contains no stated set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises or minority-owned businesses; however, all bidders must comply with prevailing wage requirements and the Americans with Disabilities Act. Bidders must submit supporting documentation including a 5% bid bond, Contractor Safety Evaluation Pre-Qualification Questionnaire, West Virginia Purchasing Affidavit, and Drug-Free Workplace Conformance Affidavit, each notarized where required. Contractors and subcontractors must maintain safety programs with written policies, designated safety directors, documented job site audits, Tool Box Talks, and OSHA 30-hour training, and must disclose any OSHA citations from the past three years. Successful bidders must furnish performance bonds, labor and material payment bonds, and a two-year maintenance bond for 100% of the contract award amount, all issued by sureties licensed in West Virginia with minimum A- ratings. The contract utilizes ConsensusDocs 200 Standard Agreement form with substantial completion required by July 31, 2026, and final completion by August 7, 2026, with liquidated damages assessed at $500 per calendar day for delays in substantial completion and $250 per calendar day for final completion delays. No specific budget range or award value is disclosed in the solicitation documents; however, the project scope encompasses comprehensive laboratory renovation with specialized equipment installation and facility upgrades suggesting a substantial contract value, with award anticipated within sixty calendar days of bid opening.