Watoga State Park Broadband Distribution REBID

The West Virginia Department of Administration Purchasing Division, on behalf of the Division of Natural Resources, is issuing a Centralized Request for Quote (CRFQ) for the Watoga State Park Broadband Distribution project. The procurement seeks to establish a contract for parkwide Wi-Fi distribution utilizing a one gigabit broadband circuit internet service with sufficient speed and bandwidth to serve the park's operational needs. Deliverables include the design and implementation of a wireless mesh network with hardwired connections to park workstations, provision of IP address allocation and Domain Name Service (DNS), and 12 months of management services. Vendors must demonstrate significant experience with similar wireless network projects, possess equipment certifications for wireless service delivery, possess RF design background and expertise in wireless mesh distribution and point-to-multipoint setups. The project mandates a one-year initial contract term with fixed period deliverables, with liquidated damages set at $250 per day beyond the contract completion date. Pricing must be submitted as a lump-sum total for all labor, materials, and equipment. Key dates include a mandatory pre-bid meeting on January 6, 2026, at 1:00 PM at Watoga State Park Office in Marlinton, West Virginia; a question submission deadline of January 9, 2026, at 4:00 PM ET; and a final bid due date of March 5, 2026, at 1:30 PM ET at the Department of Administration Purchasing Division in Charleston, West Virginia (as extended by Addendum #3). The contract will be awarded to the lowest qualified responsible bidder meeting all mandatory requirements.

No specific set-asides, disadvantaged enterprise designations, or restrictions limiting responding organizations are noted in the solicitation documents. No incumbent contractor or current vendor information is provided. Vendors must submit a valid West Virginia contractor's license, a signed Drug-Free Workplace Affidavit, and comply with all state procurement laws; required insurance includes Commercial General Liability of $1,000,000 and Automobile Liability of $500,000, with a mandatory bid bond of five percent of the total bid amount. Davis-Bacon wage rates do not apply to this contract. The project requires integration with existing security protocols for hunting and fishing license sales, and the selected vendor assumes responsibility for National Radio Quiet Zone (NRQZ) notification and coordination with the National Radio Astronomy Observatory. Wi-Fi coverage must prioritize eight PC connections and at least one point-of-sale device at the headquarters/gift shop facility, with coverage focused on buildings, facilities, and activity centers rather than roadway corridors. The project is funded through state appropriations, though no specific budget range or award value is disclosed in the available solicitation documents.