New Dairy Barn, WVU Animal Science Farm

West Virginia University (WVU) is seeking a design-build contractor to construct a new dairy barn at the Stewartstown Road Animal Science Farm through a Request for Proposal (RFP) released on July 3, 2018. The project involves designing and constructing a 14,000 square foot facility measuring 64' x 214', with a capacity for 104 cows, including 88 free stalls and a separate bedded pack area for 16 cows. Proposals were due on July 30, 2018, at 4:00 PM EDT, with a non-mandatory pre-proposal conference held on July 9, 2018, at 11:00 AM EST. The project has specific completion milestones, including Substantial Completion by December 14, 2018, and Final Completion by January 14, 2019. Liquidated damages of $500 per calendar day will be assessed for delays in achieving Substantial Completion. The solicitation requires comprehensive documentation, including qualifications, technical requirements, drawings, management plans, bid bonds, performance bonds, and safety questionnaires. The procurement is being managed by WVU's Department of Procurement, Contracting, & Payment Services, with Keith Bayles serving as the primary contact.

The RFP does not explicitly indicate specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The project is critical to supporting the teaching, research, and outreach platform of the Davis College of Agriculture, Natural Resources & Design, replacing a previous structure that was removed due to structural failure. While specific budget ranges are not detailed in the provided documentation, the comprehensive nature of the design-build project suggests a significant investment in infrastructure. The solicitation appears to be open to qualified design-build firms with experience in agricultural facility construction and the ability to meet the technical and management requirements outlined in the RFP. The project represents an opportunity for contractors to contribute to the academic and research infrastructure of West Virginia University by providing a state-of-the-art dairy barn facility that will support agricultural education and research initiatives.