Vertical Real Estate Management Pursuant WV Code 31G-5

The West Virginia Department of Administration Purchasing Division, specifically the West Virginia Office of Technology (WVOT), is conducting a Centralized Request for Proposals (CRFP) for vertical real estate professional management services, pursuant to West Virginia Code 31G-5. The solicitation, identified as CRFP 0231 OOT2500000001, seeks a private sector partner to manage and optimize the state's vertical real estate assets, primarily communication towers and structures, with the primary objectives of supporting broadband access and generating revenue. The selected vendor will be responsible for comprehensive tower assessments, managing lease agreements, facilitating telecommunications equipment installations, and developing programs to incorporate local government assets. Key deliverables include marketing state-owned tower capacity, ensuring equipment installation integrity, and providing regular operational and revenue reports. The procurement will use a 100-point evaluation system, with 70 points allocated to technical merit and 30 points to the proposed state revenue share. The initial solicitation was issued on March 4, 2025, with vendor questions originally due by March 18, 2025. After multiple addenda, the current bid opening date is extended to June 3, 2025, at 1:30 PM EST/EDT, with the primary contact being Larry D. McDonnell, who can be reached at larry.d.mcdonnell@wv.gov.

The solicitation does not specify explicit set-aside designations or restrictions on responding organizations. The contract will be a three-year initial term with two possible renewal periods, structured as a central master agreement. The revenue model requires the selected partner to share lease revenues with the state, with 50% of excess funds distributed to the Technology Infrastructure Reinvestment Fund and the Broadband Expansion Fund. Additionally, the partner must provide a minimum 50% rental reduction for broadband providers offering unlimited, unthrottled service. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly detailed, the procurement is designed to generate revenue through the strategic management of vertical real estate assets. The invoice and shipping location will be the WV Office of Technology, located at 1900 Kanawha Blvd E, Building 5, 10th Floor in Charleston, WV. The solicitation uses commodity code 80131800 and indicates that comprehensive details about service requirements are available in attached documentation. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are specifically mentioned in the procurement documents.