Removal of blower enclosures from top to side of sewer plant

The State of West Virginia Division of Juvenile Services, on behalf of the Donald R. Kuhn Juvenile Center in Julian, West Virginia, issued a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for the removal of blower housing enclosures from the sewer plant facility. The procurement seeks quotes for the relocation of two blower enclosures from the top to the side of the structure to prevent rust deterioration. The scope of work encompasses seven line items: grating to cover openings left after removal, cement for a new platform foundation, forms to support cement during curing, new enclosures to house the blowers and electrical panel, conduit for electrical wire routing and weatherproofing, piping to redirect airflow to the new location, and labor to complete all work. All travel and truck charges must be included in vendor quotations. The RFQ was posted on July 19, 2017, with responses due by July 27, 2017, at 2:00 PM. Vendors must submit unit prices for each of the seven line items, with total pricing calculated accordingly. Inquiries regarding the solicitation should be directed to Scott J. Pullen at the Division of Juvenile Services at (304) 369-2976 or scott.j.pullen@wv.gov, with all responses submitted directly to the Donald R. Kuhn Juvenile Center in Julian, West Virginia.

The solicitation is subject to West Virginia's Purchasing Affidavit requirements, which mandate that all bidders affirm they are not in default on any monetary obligations owed to the state or its political subdivisions, including payroll taxes, property taxes, sales and use taxes, and workers' compensation obligations. While the documents reference preferences for resident vendors, small businesses, women-owned businesses, and minority-owned businesses under West Virginia Code, no specific set-aside percentages or restrictions limiting competition to particular enterprise categories are identified in this procurement. Contractors must maintain appropriate insurance coverages and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including contractor licensing requirements for construction work. The procurement is designated as a standard state purchase order with pricing firm for the contract life. No incumbent vendor information, existing infrastructure requiring integration, or specific award value or budget range is disclosed in the available solicitation documents.