ARFP-0490-WSC2600000004-2 | CMAR-Request for Proposals-WVSU Agricultural Laboratory

The solicitation ARFP-0490-WSC2600000004-2 issued by West Virginia State University for the Agricultural Laboratory project seeks construction services under a Firm Fixed Price contract structure aligned with AIA A101-2017 and A201-2017 standards. Bidders must comply with a detailed set of technical specifications covering materials, workmanship, and inspection protocols, with emphasis on wood product preservation per AWPA U1 Use Categories UC2, UC3b, and UC4a, requiring non-arsenic/chromium treatments and moisture content limits of no more than 19% for lumber and 28% for fire-retardant-treated wood. All materials must be factory-marked with approved grade stamps, compliance labels per CDPH Standard Method for VOC emissions, and inspection agency certifications. Submissions must adhere to strict formatting guidelines for both electronic and hard-copy proposals, with electronic bids required as a single bookmarked PDF and paper bids in sealed, three-ring vinyl binders labeled “SEALED BID ENCLOSED.” The deadline for responses is June 19, 2026, at 6:30 p.m., with proposals submitted via the wvOASIS portal or physically delivered to the agency’s office in Institute, WV. Payment will follow AIA G702/G703 forms with supporting documentation, and all work must be performed on-site at the University’s location. The contract mandates commercial general liability and workers’ compensation insurance, prohibits assignment without written consent, enforces confidentiality of sensitive information, and disallows arbitration for dispute resolution. While socioeconomic preferences for small, women-owned, and minority-owned businesses are outlined under West Virginia state law, no UEI, CAGE code, or formal size status certifications are required, and no formal evaluation factors, weightings, or award basis are disclosed. The contract does not reference MIL-STDs, barcoding, or federal acquisition regulation clauses, operating instead under a state-level construction procurement framework with binding adherence to industry standards including ASTM and SPRI.