Roof Replacement Project

The West Virginia Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation is procuring a comprehensive roof replacement project for Stevens Correctional Center and Jail located at 795 Virginia Avenue, Welch, West Virginia 24801 through an Agency Request for Quote (ARFQ 0608 DCR2600000097). The scope of work encompasses removal of existing roof systems and installation of new 2-ply modified bitumen roofing across thirteen building sections (designated A through M), including removal and disposal of existing rock ballast, rubber membrane, and insulation down to metal and concrete decking (with exceptions for sections J and K), installation of R-30 average tapered polyisocyanurate insulation achieving minimum slope requirements, installation of gypsum coverboard, application of modified bitumen base and cap sheets with mineral surfacing, installation of metal counter flashing and coping, application of coal-tar flood coat with embedded aggregate, installation of flashings and gutters, construction of a new covered roof structure over sections B and C, raising of curbs and mechanical equipment, and provision of a manufacturer's 30-year warranty upon completion. Qualified contractors must obtain a West Virginia Contractors License, comply with Davis-Bacon wage requirements, demonstrate Commercial General Liability Insurance of at least $1,000,000 per occurrence, provide a five percent bid bond, performance and labor/material payment bonds each equal to 100 percent of contract value, and a two-year maintenance bond, while maintaining 75 percent local employee hiring requirements and passing security background checks for on-site personnel at the correctional facility. The contractor must assign a manufacturer's full-time representative to conduct inspections a minimum of three days per week during installation and employ certified mechanical and electrical contractors for equipment work. A mandatory pre-bid meeting was scheduled for March 26, 2026 at 10:00 AM EST at the facility location, with questions due by April 2, 2026 at 2:00 PM EST, sealed bids due by April 16, 2026 at 10:30 AM EST with public bid opening at 11:00 AM EST, and project completion required within 365 calendar days from receipt of the Notice to Proceed. Contractors must submit a lump sum bid for the base contract and unit pricing for potential change orders related to metal decking replacement, internal roof drain replacement, concrete decking patching, and wood nailer replacement.

The solicitation documents do not indicate specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, minority-owned businesses, women-owned businesses, or veteran-owned enterprises. No incumbent vendor or current contractor information is identified in the available solicitation materials. The contract requires integration with existing facility infrastructure, including coordination with existing roof penetrations, mechanical equipment, plumbing systems, electrical conduits, and drainage systems that must be verified and protected during construction. Additionally, the contractor must verify that all roof drains and drain piping are clear and camera-scoped prior to project completion, and all work must comply with FM approval requirements coordinated through Garland Engineering Services. The solicitation documents do not specify a total contract value, budget range, or estimated project costs; interested vendors should contact Philip K. Farley, the assigned buyer, at (304) 549-1050 or philip.k.farley@wv.gov for additional procurement details and pricing guidance.