Muffin Monster Project

The West Virginia Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation is issuing a Request for Quotation (ARFQ 0608 DCR2600000102) on behalf of Tygart Valley Regional Jail and Correctional Facility in Belington, West Virginia for the removal of an existing muffin monster (grinder) and installation of a replacement unit. The procurement requires contractors to remove the existing muffin monster while retaining the existing auger monster system (replaced in 2024), original control panel, and associated equipment manufactured by JWC Environmental, Inc. The new muffin monster must comply with strict specifications including alloy steel cutters, AISI 4140 shafts, a Sumitomo speed reducer with 29:1 reduction, and a 5 HP Baldor motor (208V, 3-phase, 60Hz). The supplier must be ISO 9001 certified with a minimum of 30 years of experience and bi-coastal U.S. service centers, and must provide a one-year warranty covering parts and labor. Contractors must possess a current West Virginia Contractor's License and demonstrate three years of experience with similar installations and factory training certification. The contract is a fixed-period, lump-sum award to the lowest responsible bidder, with completion required within 120 calendar days of receiving the Notice to Proceed. A non-mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for March 3, 2026 at 10:00 AM EST at the facility, written questions are due by March 5, 2026 at 2:00 PM EST, and sealed bids must be submitted by March 12, 2026 at 10:30 AM EST with public bid opening at 11:00 AM EST.

Required bonds include a 5% bid bond, 100% performance bond, and 100% labor/material payment bond, and contractors must obtain Commercial General Liability insurance ($1,000,000 per occurrence) and Automobile Liability insurance ($1,000,000 per occurrence). The procurement documents do not specify any set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises or restrictions limiting response to particular organization types. No incumbent vendor information or current contract details are disclosed in the available solicitation materials. Contractors must comply with all Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation security protocols, including background checks, PREA compliance forms, tool inventory management, and facility access restrictions. Pricing must be submitted in both words and numbers on the provided Exhibit E pricing page, with unit pricing prevailing in case of discrepancies, and 10% retainage will be held on all pay applications. No specific award value or budget range is disclosed in the solicitation documents; bidding is open to all qualified responsive contractors meeting the stated qualifications and specifications.