Parks: Pipestem State Park Zipline Cable Repair

The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources is seeking bids for a zipline cable repair project at Pipestem State Park through an Agency Request for Quote (ARFQ). The procurement involves full cable replacement on the Pipestem Peaks Zip Line system, including replacing existing 3/8 inch jacketed main and belay cables with 5/8 inch super-swaged cables, reinstalling brake systems, performing calibration and performance testing, replacing fist grips, and conducting additional maintenance work. Vendors must provide all materials, labor, and equipment necessary to complete the work in accordance with canopy tour and challenge course industry standards. A non-mandatory pre-bid meeting was held on October 29, 2025, with a technical question deadline of October 31, 2025. Bids are due electronically through wvOASIS Vendor Self Service by December 2, 2025, at 1:30 PM ET. The contract requires a 60-day completion timeline from the notice to proceed, with anticipated project completion before May 1, 2026. Bidders must submit a 5% bid bond, workers' compensation insurance certificate, and demonstrate significant experience in canopy tour and challenge course projects, including references for at least one similar completed project.

The solicitation does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions on vendor types. A $500 per day liquidated damages clause will apply for work extending beyond the contract end date. Vendors must comply with West Virginia Code requirements regarding vendor debt obligations, drug-free workplace compliance, and domestic steel product preferences. The contract is subject to legislative appropriation, and will become void if funding is not secured by July 1 of the applicable fiscal year. While no specific budget range is disclosed, the procurement involves comprehensive cable replacement and maintenance for an existing zipline system at Pipestem Resort State Park. The original course was designed by Bonsai Design and includes twelve platforms, multiple ziplines spanning 344 to 1,475 feet, and is capable of accommodating participants weighing 70 to 250 pounds. The contract will be awarded to the lowest qualified responsible bidder meeting all specified requirements, with James H. Adkins of the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources Procurement Office serving as the primary contact for any questions.