Prefabricated Metal Buildings Project

The West Virginia Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation (DCR) has issued a Request for Quotation (ARFQ 0608 DCR2600000045) for a Prefabricated Metal Buildings Project at the Stevens Correctional Center and Jail in Welch, West Virginia. The procurement seeks two specific prefabricated metal buildings with precise specifications: Building No. 1 must measure 20 feet wide by 40 feet long by 9 feet high with two standard steel doors, a boxed-style roof, minimum 14-gauge steel framing, and 26-gauge steel exterior shell, certified to withstand 150 mph winds and 40 psf loads. Building No. 2 must measure 24 feet wide by 30 feet long by 9 feet high with two rollup garage doors and one standard walk door, with similar construction standards. Both buildings require R-19 minimum insulation, watertight construction, no windows, and specific color requirements of grey roof, white trim, black walls, and white doors. A mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for November 21, 2025, at 10:00 AM EST, with questions due by December 3, 2025, at 2:00 PM EST, and bids due December 10, 2025, at 10:30 AM EST. Bidders must be West Virginia licensed contractors and will be evaluated based on compliance with technical specifications, pricing, and submission requirements.

The contract requires contractors to provide Commercial General Liability Insurance ($1,000,000 per occurrence) and Automobile Liability Insurance ($1,000,000 per occurrence), with the State named as additional insured. A 5 percent bid bond is mandatory, and the successful vendor must be registered with the State Purchasing Division and comply with extensive facility security protocols. Contractors must pass background checks, provide drug-free workplace affidavits, and meet PREA compliance documentation requirements. The contract will be a fixed-period contract with a 120-calendar-day completion timeline from the Notice to Proceed. Ten percent retainage will be held on each pay application, with 50 percent releasable at substantial completion. The contractor must provide a one-year warranty on all work, including parts and labor, and submit comprehensive closeout documentation. While no specific set-aside designations are mentioned, the solicitation emphasizes local contractor compliance and strict adherence to correctional facility standards. The total project budget is not explicitly stated, but bidders are required to use the provided Exhibit E pricing page with unit prices and total bid amounts.