Prefabricated Metal Buildings Project

The West Virginia Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation is soliciting a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for a Prefabricated Metal Buildings Project at Stevens Correctional Center and Jail in Welch, West Virginia. The procurement involves supplying and installing two specific prefabricated metal storage buildings: Building No. 1 measuring 20 feet by 40 feet by 9 feet high with two steel doors, and Building No. 2 measuring 24 feet by 30 feet by 9 feet high with rollup garage doors. Each building must meet stringent specifications including 14-gauge minimum steel framing, 26-gauge minimum exterior shell, R-19 insulation, wind resistance certification to 150 mph, and specific color requirements of grey roof, white trim, black walls, and white doors. A mandatory pre-bid meeting was held on November 21, 2025, and bidders must submit questions by December 3, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. EST. Bids are due on December 18, 2025, at 10:30 a.m. EST, with the contract requiring completion within 120 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed. Contractors must possess a valid West Virginia Contractors License, have factory-trained installation technicians with three years of experience, and demonstrate completion of at least three similar projects.

The solicitation does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Bidders must submit a lump sum total amount for both buildings, accompanied by a 5 percent bid bond. The successful bidder will be required to provide performance and labor/material payment bonds, each equal to 100 percent of the contract value, and maintain Commercial General Liability and Automobile Liability Insurance with minimum coverage of $1,000,000 per occurrence. The contract includes extensive security requirements, including background checks, security orientation, and Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) compliance documentation. Contractors must adhere to strict work limitations, operating only Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., and will be subject to a one-year warranty on parts and labor. While a specific budget range is not disclosed, the procurement involves the complete design, fabrication, and installation of two prefabricated metal buildings, suggesting a substantial project investment for the state of West Virginia.