WVSDB Gym Improvements

The West Virginia Department of Administration Purchasing Division is seeking competitive bids for a comprehensive gymnasium improvement project for the West Virginia School for the Deaf and Blind (WVSDB) located in Romney, Hampshire County. The Centralized Request for Quote (CRFQ) numbered DBS2500000010 solicits proposals for a one-time purchase of gymnasium equipment, installations, and supplies, including Hussey Maxum wall-attached telescopic seating, Draper EcoVision Wall Pads, All American Scoreboards, and gymnasium floor refinishing. A mandatory pre-bid meeting was held on March 26, 2025, at 1 PM at the WVSDB campus, with bids due on April 10, 2025, at 1:30 PM. The project requires vendors to provide new, non-refurbished equipment meeting specific detailed specifications, including manual non-powered seating extending approximately 88.5 feet, wall pads in specific colors and dimensions, and scoreboards with particular features. The contract is a fixed-period contract to be completed within 250 days of the notice to proceed, with the primary evaluation criteria being the lowest overall total cost submitted by a qualified vendor.

The solicitation includes specific requirements for vendor qualifications, mandating that bidders possess a West Virginia Contractor's License and maintain $1,000,000 in commercial general and automobile liability insurance. There are notable local labor market hiring requirements, including a provision that vendors must hire at least 75% of employees from the local labor market. While no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are explicitly mentioned in the documents, the procurement appears to be open to qualified vendors who can meet the technical and administrative requirements. The project involves gymnasium improvements at the WVSDB, including court staining in three different shades and verifying court markings for regulation basketball, volleyball, and goalball before painting. Although specific budget details are not explicitly stated in the documents, the comprehensive nature of the project suggests a significant investment in upgrading the school's gymnasium facilities. The primary point of contact for this solicitation is Joseph E. Hager III, who can be reached at joseph.e.hageriii@wv.gov or (304) 558-2306 for additional information.