West Virginia Government Procurement Guide
Everything you need to know to bid on West Virginia state government contracts — official portal, registration steps, small-business programs, and what's open right now.
Official portal
West Virginia Purchasing Division (WVOASIS) — https://wvoasis.gov/
Register through WVOASIS for State of West Virginia procurement opportunities.
West Virginia small-business and set-aside programs
- West Virginia Resident Vendor Preference
- West Virginia Small/Disadvantaged Business Preference
Confirm eligibility for each program before pursuing set-aside contracts — most require formal certification through the issuing state office.
Key statutory reference
West Virginia Code §5A-3 et seq.
Important notes
WV resident vendor preference of 5% applies to most state contracts.
Step-by-step: how to bid on a West Virginia state contract
- Register on West Virginia Purchasing Division (WVOASIS). Register through WVOASIS for State of West Virginia procurement opportunities.
- Identify your set-aside eligibility. Review the West Virginia programs above and certify through the relevant state office if you qualify. Certifications can take weeks — start early.
- Set up bid notifications. Use West Virginia Purchasing Division (WVOASIS)'s notification system, plus aggregators like ProcureTap, to catch every relevant opportunity.
- Read each solicitation in full. Agencies routinely disqualify bids for non-responsiveness — address every numbered requirement.
- Submit before the deadline. Late submissions are not accepted under any circumstances. West Virginia state agencies typically require submission through West Virginia Purchasing Division (WVOASIS) or the agency's designated portal.