Williamstown Drainage Repairs (Construction)

The West Virginia Department of Administration Purchasing Division is requesting bids on behalf of the West Virginia Army National Guard for Williamstown Drainage Repairs (construction) under CRFQ ADJ2700000020, with bids due September 10, 2026, at 1:30 p.m. EST. The mandatory pre-bid meeting was held August 27, 2026; vendor technical questions were due September 3, 2026. Addenda 1, 2, and 3 have been issued; vendors must acknowledge receipt of all addenda with their bids or face disqualification.

The scope covers drainage system repairs at the Army Aviation Support Facility #1, 387 Aviation Drive, Williamstown, West Virginia, including approximately 795 linear feet of 12-inch HDPE pipe, 350 linear feet of 18-inch HDPE pipe, and 100 linear feet of 24-inch HDPE pipe; removal and replacement of existing drainage infrastructure; construction of reinforced concrete inlet structures (Type B and modified Type B configurations); concrete wingwalls and anchors; grouted riprap and grass-lined channel installation; and erosion and sediment control measures compliant with West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection standards. Specifications include Class B concrete, standard bedding and compacted backfill protocols, and geotextile separation materials. Contractors must excavate approximately 400 cubic yards of unclassified borrow and perform seed and mulch application.

Contractors must hold a valid West Virginia contractor's license, maintain workers' compensation and general liability insurance, and comply with local labor market hiring mandates (75% local employees). Minimum qualification requires successful completion of at least five similar drainage repair projects, verified through references or architect confirmation prior to award. Mandatory bonding includes 5% bid bond, 100% performance bond, and 100% labor and material payment bond prior to award. Liquidated damages are $1,500 per day for delays beyond contract completion, plus a one-time fixed cost of $1,250 for Staff Judge Advocate review. Progress payments are made monthly upon architect approval with 10% retainage until substantial completion. Bid prices must remain firm for 90 days from opening. Subcontractor lists identifying all subcontractors performing work exceeding $25,000 are required within one business day of bid opening. Bids should be submitted to the Department of Administration Purchasing Division, 2019 Washington Street East, Charleston, West Virginia 25305. David H. Pauline is the buyer contact at 304-558-0067 or david.h.pauline@wv.gov.