Parkersburg Armory Boiler(s) Replacement

The West Virginia Department of Administration Purchasing Division, on behalf of the Adjutant General's Office, is seeking a qualified contractor to replace boilers at the Parkersburg National Guard Armory located at 1500 Blizzard Drive. The Centralized Request for Quote (CRFQ 0603 ADJ2500000034) requires a comprehensive boiler replacement project involving the complete removal and disposal of existing boilers and the installation of two new water tube boilers. Mandatory project requirements include using Bryan BFITL-1500 boilers or equivalent units with 95% AHRI certified efficiency, 1000-3000 MBH capacity, and a lifetime thermal shock warranty. A mandatory pre-bid meeting was held on April 17, 2025, with vendor technical questions due by April 22, 2025, at 11:00 am EST. The final bid submission is scheduled for May 6, 2025, at 1:30 pm EST, with a contract duration of 120 calendar days from the notice to proceed. Contractors must possess a valid West Virginia Contractor's License and provide a bid bond or approved surety. The project scope includes removing existing boilers, extending housekeeping pads, modifying electrical circuits and piping, performing a factory startup, and maintaining the existing 30% glycol system composition.

The solicitation does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the documentation. The project requires integration with existing mechanical infrastructure, including a 125-gallon expansion tank, a 5HP 80-gallon air compressor, a refrigerant air dryer, and a new air separator. Victaulic fittings are acceptable for piping, and the roof above the mechanical room remains under Firestone's warranty. The procurement will use a central purchase order mechanism, with invoicing and shipping to the Adjutant General's Office in Charleston and Parkersburg, West Virginia. While specific budget ranges are not detailed, the solicitation includes liquidated damages provisions of $1,500 per day of delay and an additional $1,250 fixed cost for Staff Judge Advocate review if work is not completed by the contract completion date. Vendors are required to submit pricing on the provided Exhibit "A" Form and demonstrate comprehensive capability to execute the full project scope.