Engineering Science Building, Pedestrian Bridge Replacement

25 March 2024 Engineering Science Building, Pedestrian Bridge Replacement Comprehensive replacement of the Engineering Sciences Building (“ESB”) Pedestrian Bridge located on WVU's Evansdale Campus in Morgantown, WV. 25 March 2024 Released 3/1/2024 12:00 AM EST Type Request for Bid Open 3/1/2024 1:00 AM EST Number RFB202490000523 Close 4/1/2024 3:00 PM EDT Currency US Dollar Sealed Until 4/1/2024 3:00 PM EDT 25 March 2024 Contacts Kaison Ball kaison.ball@mail.wvu.edu Phone +1 304-293-5711 Keith Bayles keith.bayles@mail.wvu.edu Phone +1 304-293-2884 25 March 2024 Commodity Codes Commodity Code Description 30000000 Structures and Building and Construction and Manufacturing Components and Supplies 72000000 Building and Facility Construction and Maintenance Services 25 March 202425 March 202425 March 202425 March 202425 March 202425 March 2024 mailto:

rel="no-follow" href="mailto:kaison.ball@mail.wvu.edu">kaison.ball@mail.wvu.edu mailto:keith.bayles@mail.wvu.edu Project Description West Virginia University on behalf of its Board of Governors (“BOG”) located in Morgantown, West Virginia (“WVU” or “University”) is initiating this Request for Bids (“RFB”) from qualified, experienced, and licensed Contractors for the comprehensive replacement of the Engineering Sciences Building (“ESB”) Pedestrian Bridge located on WVU's Evansdale Campus in Morgantown, WV. Original to the building construction, the ESB bridge has been in service since 1961 and has weathered years of corrosion and as a result has been deemed in need of replacement. Notations 1. Required documentation must be submitted under SUPPLIER ATTACHMENTS with Response (bid bond, drug-free affidavit, etc.). 2. Questions MUST be submitted directly on the solicitation website on the Q&A Board. 3. Addenda will be posted on the Q&A Board; while the system should generate an automatic email, please be sure to visit the site regularly during this solicitation. 4. Your bid response MUST be submitted directly on this website in a PDF format (singular PDF is preferred). Personnel 1. Facilities Management 1. Adam James – Project Manager 2. Procurement 1. Kaison Ball 2. kaison.ball@mail.wvu.edu - Copy Keith Bayles on all correspondence. - Keith.bayles@mail.wvu.edu Prebid/Site Visit 1. There will be a Non – Mandatory Pre-Bid Conference Call per the following: Zoom Meeting DATE: March 7, 2024 TIME: 9:00AM EST 1. Contractors are REQUIRED to notify the Procurement Officer with intent to participate no later than one day prior (March 6, 2024 by 9:00am EST); requests will be accepted via email and/or on the Q&A Board. The Procurement Officer will send the link/invite for the meeting upon request. 1. There will be a Non – Mandatory Site Visit per the following: DATE: March 12, 2024 TIME: 11:00AM EST Description mailto:kaison.ball@mail.wvu.edu mailto:Keith.bayles@mail.wvu.edu 1. Site Visit will be for field measurements only; NO QUESTIONS ARE TO BE ASKED AND NO DETAILS SHALL NOT BE SHARED. Cutoff for Questions DATE: March 18, 2024 TIME: 12:00pm (Noon) EST Solicitation Due Date DATE: March 26, 2024 TIME: 3:00PM EST - In the event the Due Date changes, it will be posted via addendums on the Q&A Board; the date will not change on this description. Communications 1. The bid/proposal process is highly controlled. To protect the integrity of the process, any questions or clarifications regarding this Request for Bid/Proposal must be handled through the Department of Procurement, Contracting, & Payment Services. Completion Dates 1. The Contractor shall achieve Substantial and Final Completion of the entire Work as calculated or indicated below. The date of issuance of the West Virginia University's Notice to Proceed and/or Contact shall be used to calculate Substantial and Final Completion. 2. Substantial Completion shall be October 4, 2024 3. Final Completion shall be October 25, 2024 4. Final Completion shall be when project site is de-mobilized and all project documents listed in Close-Out section of the specifications has been sent to the Owner. Liquidated Damages 1. The Contractor shall achieve Substantial and Final Completion of the entire Work as calculated or indicated above. The date of issuance of the West Virginia University's Notice to Proceed or Executed Agreement shall be used to calculate Substantial and Final Completion of contract time stated in number of consecutive calendar days or established date. Time is of the essence. 2. Liquidated Damages shall be One Thousand, Five Hundred Dollars ($1,500) per Calendar Day of delay in achieving Substantial Completion and One Thousand Dollars ($1,000) per Calendar Day of delay in achieving Final Completion. Visitors/Contractors Self-Screening and Reminders 1. The safety of West Virginia University’s campus community remains our top priority. As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to evolve and spread, WVU is monitoring the situation closely and will periodically update its policies and procedures based on current guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the World Health Organization and other federal, state and local agencies. 2. To help prevent the spread of COVID-19 and reduce the potential risk of exposure to our employees and visitors, we are conducting a simple screening questionnaire. 3. Your participation is important to help us take precautionary measures to protect you and other members of our campus community. 4. Please visit https://wvu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9nSBYN2wCkPoiWx whenever there is an intent to come to campus. 5. WVU’s guidelines for visitors on campus. Contractors and construction workers also should follow the Guidance for the Construction Workforce and other federal, state and local guidelines. a. https://talentandculture.wvu.edu/coronavirus-covid-19-resources/wvu-return-to-on-campus-work-playbook/visitors- and-contractors-self-screening-checklist 6. Contractors must read and comply with WVU EH&S Contractor Safety Program: a. https://www.ehs.wvu.edu/files/d/09f7ed7b-751b-4e0f-a7c2-80cf5d5f1739/contractor-safety-requirements-november- 2019.pdf https://wvu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9nSBYN2wCkPoiWx https://talentandculture.wvu.edu/coronavirus-covid-19-resources/wvu-return-to-on-campus-work-playbook/visitors-and-contractors-self-screening-checklist https://talentandculture.wvu.edu/coronavirus-covid-19-resources/wvu-return-to-on-campus-work-playbook/visitors-and-contractors-self-screening-checklist https://www.ehs.wvu.edu/files/d/09f7ed7b-751b-4e0f-a7c2-80cf5d5f1739/contractor-safety-requirements-november-2019.pdf https://www.ehs.wvu.edu/files/d/09f7ed7b-751b-4e0f-a7c2-80cf5d5f1739/contractor-safety-requirements-november-2019.pdf Buyer Attachments 1. Project Manual - RFB202490000523.pdf 2. Addendum to Project Manual.pdf 3. SOW - Guidelines.pdf 4. Bid Summary Updated 2.24.xlsx 5. 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