White Horse Mt WMA New Headquarters Construction

The West Virginia Department of Administration Purchasing Division, on behalf of the Division of Natural Resources, issued a Centralized Request for Quote (CRFQ 0310 DNR2100000004) for construction services to build a new headquarters facility at White Horse Mountain Wildlife Management Area near Springfield in Hampshire County. The procurement seeks a single prime contract for the design and construction of a pre-engineered metal storage building that will serve as office and storage space for the Wildlife Resources Section, with functional areas including vehicle and equipment storage bays, office space, storage areas, and a restroom. The project scope encompasses structural steel framing, metal roof and wall panels, thermal insulation, personnel doors and windows, concrete work, mechanical systems (including HVAC with propane and electric heating), plumbing systems (water service, sanitary drainage, and fixtures), electrical systems (250-amp service with LED lighting and fire alarm systems), and site development. Contractors must comply with all applicable codes including the International Building Code, International Plumbing Code, National Electrical Code, and NFPA standards, and must provide comprehensive project management including daily construction reports, shop drawings sealed by professional engineers, and as-built documentation upon completion. The mandatory pre-bid meeting was scheduled for January 5, 2021 at 11:00 AM, with the questions and answers deadline extended to January 14, 2021 at 4:00 PM, and bids closing on January 27, 2021 at 1:30 PM. Bidders were required to submit their total project cost through the OASIS online system with the bid form attached, directed to the Department of Administration Purchasing Division at 2019 Washington Street East, Charleston, West Virginia 25305, with inquiries directed to buyer Joseph E. Hager III at (304) 558-2306 or joseph.e.hageriii@wv.gov.

The solicitation documents do not specify any set-aside designations, disadvantaged enterprise restrictions, or incumbent vendor information. No existing infrastructure integration requirements or current contractor references are noted in the available documentation. The procurement structure does not identify a specific budget range or estimated award value in the provided materials; pricing was to be determined through competitive bidding with all offers subject to the terms and conditions contained in the complete solicitation documents, including AIA General Conditions (A201-2017) and West Virginia Supplementary Conditions. Contractors assuming the project will be responsible for performance bonds, comprehensive insurance coverage, and lien waivers throughout the construction period and closeout procedures. The work must be completed under the direction of the Architect/Engineer, Chapman Technical Group, with offices in St. Albans and Buckhannon, West Virginia, which provided the design services with completion dated August 4, 2020.