Parkersburg New Boat Dock Facilities - Law Enforcement

The West Virginia Department of Administration Purchasing Division, on behalf of the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources Law Enforcement, is requesting quotations for marine construction services to build a new boat dock facility in Parkersburg under CRFQ 0310 DNR2700000004, with bids due September 15, 2026 at 1:30 p.m. ET. A mandatory pre-bid meeting and site visit are scheduled for August 19, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. ET at the Blennerhassett Museum of Regional History in Parkersburg. This is a federally funded project subject to Davis-Bacon wage rates and a Local Labor Market Hiring Requirement of 75% local hiring.

The scope includes site preparation, demolition of the existing dock, foundation excavation, floating dock construction with cables and tensioners, concrete anchor blocks and sidewalk, riprap and crushed stone base, crushed stone parking lot, electrical and lighting systems, erosion and sediment control, and revegetation. Work must be completed within 180 days of notice to proceed, with mobilization required within 10 days and demobilization within 15 days of project completion. The contractor must submit a quality control plan, construction schedule, and dewatering plan for approval at least 15 days before work begins. All submittals including shop drawings and as-built measurements must be in AutoCAD format.

Vendors must be properly licensed West Virginia contractors and provide a 5% bid bond at submission. Upon award, contractors must furnish performance bonds and labor/material payment bonds each equal to 100% of contract value. Commercial General Liability Insurance of $1 million per occurrence and Automobile Liability Insurance of $500,000 per occurrence are required. Vendors must have successfully completed at least three similar projects. If the apparent low bid exceeds $250,000, a subcontractor list is due within one business day of bid opening. A drug-free workplace affidavit is mandatory. Progress payments occur monthly with 10% retainage. Liquidated damages are $250 per day for delays beyond the contract end date.

Questions are due August 26, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. ET. Bids must acknowledge all addenda issued for the solicitation or risk disqualification. Contact Joseph E. Hager III at (304) 558-2306 or joseph.e.hageriii@wv.gov for inquiries.