Parks: Blennerhassett Mansion Paint Repairs

The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking a contractor for comprehensive paint repairs at the historic Blennerhassett Mansion located in Blennerhassett Island State Park in Parkersburg, Wayne County. This Agency Request for Quote (ARFQ DNR2500000007) solicits residential building construction services specifically focused on exterior painting and minor repairs to the historical landmark. The project requires extensive surface preparation, including power washing, wood repair, and painting of exterior architectural woodwork, shutters, metal handrails, and window sills. Contractors must use Sherwin Williams Duration Exterior Acrylic Latex paint and follow strict preservation guidelines to maintain the mansion's historical integrity. Key project milestones include a mandatory pre-bid meeting held on February 26, 2025, at 11:00 AM ET, with technical questions due by February 28, 2025, at 9:00 AM ET. The bid opening and submission deadline is set for April 1, 2025, at 1:30 PM, with bids to be submitted to the DNR Property & Procurement Office in South Charleston, WV. Successful vendors must complete the project within 150 days of the Notice to Proceed, with substantial completion required within 180 days.

The solicitation does not specify specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged businesses or minority-owned enterprises. Contractors must maintain $1,000,000 in commercial general liability insurance and $500,000 in automobile liability insurance, and are required to hire at least 75% of employees from the local labor market. The project includes a 5% bid bond requirement, along with performance and labor/material payment bonds. Liquidated damages are established at $250 per day for delays beyond the contract end date, and the agency will retain 10% retainage from each progress payment. While no specific budget is explicitly stated in the documents, the comprehensive nature of the project and the historical significance of the Blennerhassett Mansion suggest a substantial investment in preservation and restoration. The contract will be awarded to the lowest qualified responsible bidder, with the primary point of contact being James H. Adkins, who can be reached at jamie.h.adkins@wv.gov or (304) 558-3397 for vendor inquiries.