Vertical Real Estate Management Pursuant WV Code 31G-5

The West Virginia Department of Administration Purchasing Division, in collaboration with the West Virginia Office of Technology (WVOT), is seeking a private sector partner to manage and promote the state's vertical real estate assets through a Centralized Request for Proposals (CRFP) under West Virginia Code 31G-5. The procurement is specifically targeting professional management services for communication towers, rooftop installations, and other vertical real estate assets with the primary objective of leveraging these assets to support broadband access and generate revenue. Key deliverables include marketing state-owned vertical assets, establishing lease agreements with telecommunications companies, providing engineering and advisory services, and developing a program to incorporate local government assets. The evaluation will be conducted using a 100-point system, with 70 points allocated to technical criteria and 30 points for the proposed state revenue share, requiring a minimum technical score of 49 points to advance to the cost evaluation stage. The solicitation timeline includes vendor questions due by March 18, 2025, with multiple bid opening date extensions, ultimately culminating in a final proposal submission deadline of June 3, 2025, at 1:30 PM EST/EDT, with the primary contact being Larry D. McDonnell, reachable at 304-558-2063 or larry.d.mcdonnell@wv.gov.

The contract will be structured as a three-year agreement with two potential renewal terms, and there are no explicit set-aside designations or restrictions on respondent organizations. The selected partner will be compensated through a revenue-sharing model, with at least 50% of lease fees directed to the State's Technology Infrastructure Reinvestment Fund. Notably, the contract requires the partner to provide a minimum 50% rental reduction for entities providing broadband access and prohibits exclusive arrangements or preferential treatment. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly detailed, the revenue-sharing mechanism suggests potential significant financial opportunities for both the state and the selected vendor. The invoice and shipping location is specified as the WV Office of Technology at 1900 Kanawha Blvd E, Building 5, 10th Floor in Charleston, WV, and the procurement uses commodity code 80131800 for professional services. The solicitation seeks comprehensive vertical real estate management services that will support the state's technology infrastructure and broadband expansion goals.