New Construction of Archive Building at D10

The West Virginia Department of Administration Purchasing Division is seeking bids for a new construction project through a Centralized Request for Quote (CRFQ) for the Division of Highways District Ten located in Princeton, Mingo County. The procurement involves constructing a pre-engineered metal archive building measuring 40' x 60' x 12' with specific technical requirements, including a reinforced concrete foundation, 6" concrete floor slab, standing seam roof, ribbed wall panels, and specific insulation and utility specifications. The project requires compliance with the 2021 International Building Code, designed for 20 psf live load and 110 mph wind resistance. A mandatory pre-bid meeting was held on October 15, 2025, at 9:00 AM, with vendor questions due by October 22, 2025, at 3:00 PM. The bid closing date is November 5, 2025, at 1:30 PM, with bids to be submitted to the Bid Clerk at the Department of Administration Purchasing Division in Charleston, WV. The contract will be awarded to the lowest qualified responsible bidder, with an initial contract term of 45 days for project completion.

The solicitation documents do not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged business enterprises. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the provided documentation. The contract requires the winning bidder to provide substantial insurance coverage, including $1,000,000 in Commercial General Liability and Automobile Liability, along with a bid bond, performance bond, and labor/material payment bond. The project necessitates a West Virginia registered professional engineer to prepare foundation and floor slab designs, indicating specific professional qualifications. While no precise budget range is provided, the project includes detailed specifications for a comprehensive construction project with specific architectural and engineering requirements. The primary contact for this solicitation is John W. Estep, who can be reached at 304-558-2566 or john.w.estep@wv.gov, and the project will be located at the Division of Highways District Ten, 270 Hardwood Lane in Princeton, WV.