Palestine Hatchery New Facilities

The West Virginia Department of Administration Purchasing Division, on behalf of the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources, is seeking construction services for a new hatchery facility located in Elizabeth, Wirt County through Centralized Request for Quote (CRFQ) 0310 DNR2300000002. The project involves constructing a comprehensive 9,350 square foot single-story hatchery building with distinct areas for fish and mussel production, including administrative spaces, laboratories, mechanical rooms, and support areas. Key deliverables include a Type II (000) unprotected construction facility with specialized mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems, along with aquatics equipment and infrastructure. Mandatory pre-bid requirements included a site meeting held on September 1, 2022, with seven contractors in attendance. The solicitation timeline included multiple addenda, with the final bid due date extended to October 18, 2022, at 1:30 PM ET. Bidders must submit a lump sum base bid and potentially an alternate bid for a wash building, with substantial completion required within 60 days and final completion within 90 days of notice to proceed.

The solicitation does not explicitly outline specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Contractors must provide several required bonds, including a 5% bid bond, 100% performance bond, 100% labor/material payment bond, and a two-year maintenance bond for the roofing system. Insurance requirements include $1,000,000 commercial general liability, $500,000 automobile liability, builders risk insurance equal to 100% of contract value, and workers compensation insurance. Liquidated damages of $500 per calendar day will be assessed for delays beyond the contract period. While specific budget ranges are not detailed in the documentation, the project involves complex aquaculture facility construction with specialized water systems, drainage, and environmental controls. The project will require integration with existing State Capitol Complex security systems, specifically the Lenel Onguard Access Control System, and includes detailed technical specifications for security, electrical, and mechanical systems.