General Notice
West Liberty University (Owner) is requesting Bids for the construction of the following Project:
West Liberty University – Appalachian Aquatic Conservation Center
Thrasher Project
#060-10238
Bids for the construction of the Project will be received at the West Liberty University Purchasing Office located at 315 Shaw Hall, on the Campus of West Liberty University, 208 University Dr., West Liberty, WV 26074, until July 19, 2023 at 10:00 local time. At that time the Bids received will be publicly opened and read.
The Project includes the following Work: Construction of two new laboratories and the renovation of an existing building into classrooms.
Bids are requested for the following Contract: West Liberty University – Appalachian Aquatic Conservation Center
The Work will be substantially completed within 150 calendar days after the date when the Contract Times commence to run and completed and ready for final payment within 165 days after the date when the Contract Times commence to run. Liquidated damages shall be $500 per day.
Obtaining the Bidding Documents
Information and Bidding Documents for the Project can be found at the following designated website:
QuestCDN:
https://tinyurl.com/
zu5z8553
or
www.thethrashergroup.
com
Bidding Documents may be downloaded from the designated website. Prospective Bidders are urged to register with the designated website as a plan holder, even if Bidding Documents are obtained from a plan room or source other than the designated website in either electronic or paper format. The designated website will be updated periodically with addenda, lists of registered plan holders, reports, and other information relevant to submitting a Bid for the Project. All official notifications, addenda, and other Bidding Documents will be offered only through the designated website. Neither Owner nor Engineer will be responsible for Bidding Documents, including addenda, if any, obtained from sources other than the designated website.
The Issuing Office for the Bidding Documents is:
The Thrasher Group, Inc.
600 White Oaks Blvd.
Bridgeport, WV 26330
Prospective Bidders may obtain or examine the Bidding Documents at the Issuing Office on Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 am to 5:00 pm and may obtain copies of the Bidding Documents from the Issuing Office as described below.
Printed copies of the Bidding Documents may be obtained from the Issuing Office by paying the amount of each set listed below.
Bidding Documents may be purchased from the Issuing Office during the hours indicated above. Cost does not include shipping charges. Upon Issuing Office’s receipt of payment, printed Bidding Documents or electronic documents will be transmitted to the prospective Bidder. The shipping charge amount will depend on the shipping method requested. Bidding Documents are available for purchase in the following formats:
* Bidding Documents issued as hard copy full-size drawings and hard copy specifications, are available for $100.00 per set.
* Bidding Documents issued as digital drawings and digital specifications, are available for $40.00 per set via the following link:
QuestCDN:
https://tinyurl.com/
zu5z8553
Amounts paid are not subject to refund.
Partial sets of Bidding Documents will not be available from the Issuing Office. Neither Owner nor Engineer will be responsible for full or partial sets of Bidding Documents, including Addenda if any, obtained from sources other than the Issuing Office.
Bidding Documents also may be examined at
West Liberty, WV 26074
315 Shaw Hall
208 University Drive
West Liberty, WV 26074
The Thrasher Group, Inc
600 White Oaks Boulevard
Bridgeport, WV 26330
Contractor’s Association of WV
2114 Kanawha Boulevard
East
Charleston, WV 25311
A two-envelope system will be used.
Envelope No. 1 must have the following information presented on the front:
Name and address of Bidder
Bid on Contract – West Liberty University – Appalachian Aquatic Conservation Center
Received by – West Liberty University
Envelope No. 2 labeled “Bid Proposal” shall also be placed inside of Envelope #1.
Envelope No. 1 will be opened first, and the Bid Opening Requirement (BOR) items checked for compliance as outlined on the Bid Opening Checklist on page BOR – 1 of these contract documents. If such documents are found to be in order, Envelope No. 2 “Bid Proposal”, will then be opened and will be publicly read aloud. If the documents required to be contained in Envelope No. 1 are not in order, Envelope No. 2 “Bid Proposal” will not be opened, and the Bid will be considered non-responsive and will be returned to the Bidder.
A bidder may not withdraw his bid for a period of ninety (90) days after the date set for the opening of bids.
Bids shall be accompanied by a certified check or bid bond payable to West Liberty University in an amount equal to five percent (5%) of the base bid.
Contractor is required to provide the Drug Free Workplace Certification in accordance with WV Code 21- 1D-5.
All Bidders are required to have a West Virginia Contractor’s License per Section §30-42-12 of the West Virginia Code.
Bids received after the scheduled closing time for the reception of bids will be returned unopened to the bidders.
West Liberty University reserves the right to reject any and all bids.
Prospective Bidders are advised that the contract awarded under this bid is to be funded in whole or in part by West Liberty University the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection – Office of Abandoned Mine Lands Economic Revitalization (AMLER) Program.
Build America, Buy America Requirements – Federal funds will be funding this contract and the purchase of construction materials and supplies have statutory requirements commonly known as “Build America, Buy America”.
Pre-bid Conference A MANDATORY pre-bid conference for the Project will be held on June 14, 2023 at 10:00 AM at 260 Roadworthy Ave, West Liberty, WV 26074. Bids will not be accepted from Bidders that do not attend the mandatory pre-bid conference.
Instructions to Bidders. For all further requirements regarding bid submittal, qualifications, procedures, and contract award, refer to the Instructions to Bidders that are included in the Bidding Documents.
This Advertisement is issued by:
Owner: West Liberty University
By: Patrick Kelly
Title: Director of Purchasing
Date: May 31, 2023
Int. May 31, Jun 7, 2023