WVSDB Flooring Update

The West Virginia Department of Administration Purchasing Division issued a Centralized Request for Quote (CRFQ 0403 DBS2600000010) on behalf of the West Virginia Schools for the Deaf and Blind to procure flooring and installation services for their facility located at 301 East Main Street in Romney, West Virginia. The solicitation sought qualified vendors to provide comprehensive flooring update services, including materials and installation labor, with deliverables and specific objectives detailed in the attached solicitation documents. A mandatory pre-bid meeting was scheduled for February 17, 2026, at 11:00 AM EST to allow potential bidders to assess project conditions and clarify requirements. Written questions regarding the solicitation were due by 3:00 PM EST on February 26, 2026, and the original closing date for bid submissions was March 12, 2026, at 1:30 PM, to be submitted to the Department of Administration Purchasing Division at 2019 Washington Street East, Charleston, West Virginia 25305. All bidders were required to comply with applicable federal, state, and local regulations, certifications, and insurance requirements as outlined in the complete solicitation package, and pricing was to be submitted on forms and schedules provided with itemized costs inclusive of applicable fees and expenses. The contracting officer for this solicitation was James W. Atkins, available at (304) 558-0094 or james.w.atkins@wv.gov for vendor inquiries.

However, Addendum No. 1, issued on February 20, 2026, cancelled the entire solicitation due to lack of participation at the mandatory pre-bid meeting. No specific set-asides for small businesses, minority-owned enterprises, or other designated groups were identified in the available solicitation documents. The solicitation documents did not specify individual line item quantities, unit pricing, total contract values, or budget ranges for the flooring update project. No incumbent contractor information or existing infrastructure integration requirements were referenced in the available documentation. Interested vendors seeking future opportunities related to this flooring update project are advised to contact James W. Atkins at the West Virginia Department of Administration Purchasing Division for information regarding potential reissuance or revised solicitations for this work.