Watoga State Park Broadband Distribution

The West Virginia Department of Administration Purchasing Division has issued a Centralized Request for Quote (CRFQ 0310 DNR2500000010) on behalf of the Division of Natural Resources for Watoga State Park to establish a contract for parkwide Wi-Fi distribution. The procurement seeks a comprehensive broadband infrastructure solution involving the installation of a one-gigabit circuit internet service with sufficient bandwidth to serve the entire park. Vendors must provide a wireless mesh network infrastructure that delivers a minimum of 100Mbps connectivity to various park facilities, including cabins, campgrounds, administrative buildings, boating areas, and recreational spaces. Required deliverables include all necessary equipment such as IP addresses, DNS services, wireless network connections, and hardwired workstation connections, with a mandatory 12-month management service period for the wireless distribution system. The solicitation requires vendors to be certified in wireless service delivery equipment and demonstrate RF design experience in wireless mesh and point-to-point configurations. Key procurement dates include a mandatory pre-bid meeting originally scheduled for January 14, 2025, with subsequent bid due dates extended through Addendum #3 to March 18, 2025, at 1:30 PM ET. The project must be completed within 180 days of notice to proceed, with potential contract change orders for inclement weather extensions.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises were explicitly outlined in the procurement documents. The solicitation does not mention incumbent vendors or provide detailed information about existing infrastructure that might require integration. While specific budget ranges were not disclosed, vendors must provide insurance coverage including $1,000,000 in commercial general liability and $500,000 in automobile liability. The contract includes provisions for liquidated damages of $250 per day for delays beyond the completion date. The project will be located at Watoga State Park, 4800 Watoga Park Road in Marlinton, West Virginia, with invoicing directed to the Division of Natural Resources Parks & Recreation-PEM Section in South Charleston. Vendors must submit bids to the Department of Administration Purchasing Division in Charleston, WV, and will be evaluated based on their ability to meet the technical specifications, including wireless network design, equipment capabilities, and service delivery expertise. The procurement is classified under commodity code 72000000 for Building and Facility Construction and Maintenance Services.