Rebar for 0343 Salt Shed at District 3

The West Virginia Department of Transportation, Division of Highways - District 3 is seeking a one-time procurement of epoxy coated rebar for the construction of a salt shed in Ritchie County. The solicitation (ARFQ 0803 DOT2500000035) requires 73,364 pounds of #4, #5, and #8 epoxy coated rebar, which must be cut and/or bent according to specified rebar schedules. All reinforcing steel bars must be intermediate grade billet steel, grade 60, in full compliance with subsection 709.1 of the West Virginia Division of Highways Standards Specifications. Vendors must deliver the materials within 30 working days of receiving a purchase order or notice to proceed, specifically to 946 Claylick Road, Ripley, WV 25271. The bid opening is scheduled for February 14, 2025, at 10:30 AM ET, with technical questions due by February 12, 2025, at 10:00 AM ET. The contract will be awarded to the lowest bidder meeting all technical specifications, with pricing to remain firm for the duration of the contract.

Vendors must be registered with the WV State Purchasing Division and maintain specific insurance requirements, including Commercial General Liability Insurance of $1,000,000 per occurrence and Automobile Liability Insurance of $500,000 per occurrence. Prospective bidders must be compliant with multiple state agencies, including the WV Secretary of State, Tax Department, Worker's Compensation, and Unemployment Insurance. Submission methods include OASIS upload, hand delivery, mail, or fax to 304-558-0047, with email submissions explicitly not accepted. While no specific set-aside designations were mentioned, vendors must include their Federal Employer Identification Number (FEIN) and provide pricing per pound of rebar. The procurement does not specify a precise budget range, but the total quantity of 73,364 pounds of rebar suggests a significant material investment for the salt shed construction project.