Replacement Boiler Tubes Project

The West Virginia Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation is requesting quotations for replacement boiler tubes at Denmar Correctional Center and Jail in Hillsboro, under ARFQ 0608 DCR2700000010, with bids due September 11, 2026 at 10:30 a.m. EST and a mandatory pre-bid meeting on September 2, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. EST.

The scope involves removal and replacement of boiler tubes in two York-Shipley steam boilers (Model SPHV-125-29587), each containing 134 tubes approximately 2 inches outer diameter, 107 inches in length, and 12 gauge thickness. The contractor must replace boiler number one first, complete testing and one week of operation before beginning boiler number two. Additional work includes replacing A-frame refractory, sight ports, four gate valves (3-inch, 300 psi), and performing hydrostatic testing at 100 psig. All materials, labor, equipment, daily cleanup, and disposal of existing tubes and debris fall to the contractor. The contract is fixed-period with a 90-calendar-day completion requirement from notice to proceed.

Contractors must possess a National Board "R" stamp, and installation technicians must hold factory training and five years of experience in similar work. West Virginia Contractors License is required prior to award. Work must comply with federal, state, and local testing requirements and drug-free workplace certification if contract value exceeds $100,000.

Bids must include a 5% bid bond. Upon award, the contractor must provide performance bonds and labor/material payment bonds equal to 100% of contract value, plus Commercial General Liability and Automobile Liability Insurance at $1,000,000 per occurrence. Questions are due September 4, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. EST. Bids will be publicly disclosed following opening. Offers should be directed to the Division of Corrections Central Office at 1124 Smith Street, Second Floor, Charleston, West Virginia; contact Philip K. Farley at (304) 549-1050 or philip.k.farley@wv.gov.