Story Government Bids & RFPs

The project must be fully completed within forty five 45 calendar days after the notice to proceed.

The city of Parkersburg shall make a progress payment to the contractor on the basis of a duly certified and approved estimate of the work performed during the preceding period under this contract, the city hall retain ten 10 percent of the amount of each estimate.

The contractor shall guarantee all materials and equipment furnished and work performed for a period of one year from the date of substantial completion.

Consideration will be given to various factors to determine the responsible bidder whose bid, conforming to the invitation for bids, is lowest, including but not limited to the following factors: 1 whether bidder maintains a permanent place of business, 2 suitability of bidders plant and equipment for work, 3 bidders financial status, 4 technical experience, 5 past performance, 6 contractor integrity, and 7 compliance with public policy 8 an instate vendor will be granted a 2 preference if the vendor has made written claim for such preference at the time the bid is submitted.

Each bidder is required to state in his proposal, his name, place of residence, and the names of all persons financially interested with said bidder. In addition, each bidder is required to provide his w. v. contractor license no. and a copy of said license, as issued under provisions of west virginia code, chapter 21, article 11.

If the said contractor shall neglect, fail or refuse to complete this work within the time herein specified, or any proper extension thereof granted by the owner, then the contractor does hereby agree, as a part consideration for the awarding of this contract, not as a penalty but as liquidated damages for such breach of contract as hereinafter set forth, for each and every calendar day that the contractor shall be in default after the time stipulated in the contract for completing the work.

The bid notice states that construction is expected to start on or about april 15, 2026.

Selection of the successful contractors will be in accordance with chapter 39: of the procurement code of the city of manchester, code of ordinances.

Qualified contractors must have demonstrated past experience with similar structures and construction.

Completed prequalification forms must be submitted no later than 3:00 pm on wednesday, november 26, 2025.

The project duration is 60 days, starting from January 2026.

The city reserves the right to award its total requirements to one bidder, or to apportion those requirements among several bidders as the city may deem to be in its best interests.

Qualified contractors shall be knowledgeable and responsive that possess the expertise and resources needed to assist the city in achieving this project.

Liquidated damages are ****.

A mandatory prebid meeting is scheduled for November 12, 2025, at the Granada Theater.

No substitutions will be considered unless written request for approval has been received by the city by wednesday, november 19, 2025, by 3: 00 p. m.