Replacement Boiler Tubes Project

The West Virginia Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation is requesting quotations for replacement of boiler tubes at Denmar Correctional Center under ARFQ 0608 DCR2700000001, with quotes due August 14, 2026 at 10:30 a.m. EST and a mandatory pre-bid meeting on July 31 at 1:00 p.m. EST. Attendance at the pre-bid meeting is required for all bidders.

The scope covers complete replacement of boiler tubes in two York-Shipley steam boilers (Model SPHV-125-29587), with each boiler containing 134 tubes measuring approximately 2 inches outer diameter, 107 inches in length, and 12 gauge thickness. Work includes removal of refractory, internal cleaning, tube expansion and welding/beading, hydrostatic testing to 100 psig, and burner adjustment and safety control verification per manufacturer specifications. The contract is fixed-period with 90 calendar days from notice to proceed, with boiler number 1 required to be completed and operational before work begins on boiler number 2. Delivery is to 4319 Denmar Road, Hillsboro, West Virginia.

Bidders must hold a National Board "R" stamp and a West Virginia Contractors License, and demonstrate a minimum of five years' experience with factory-trained, authorized technicians who have successfully completed at least five similar projects. Commercial General Liability Insurance and Automobile Liability Insurance of $1,000,000 per occurrence are required. A bid bond equal to 5 percent of the total bid amount must be submitted with the quotation. For contracts exceeding $50,000, performance and labor/material payment bonds, each equal to 100 percent of the contract value, are required prior to award. A drug-free workplace affidavit is mandatory.

Quotations must be submitted as lump-sum amounts on the agency-provided pricing page, with all delivery charges and incidental materials included. Questions are due August 7, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. EST. Public bid opening occurs August 14 at 11:00 a.m. EST at the Division of Administrative Services in Charleston. Contact Philip K. Farley at (304) 549-1050 or philip.k.farley@wv.gov for inquiries.