Contractor will implement final design and hire the construction contractor for breakwaters…

The Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources awarded a contract to Ducks Unlimited Inc. on September 3, 2026, with a cumulative value of $2.71 million for the implementation of a shoreline protection project. Under this contract, Ducks Unlimited Inc. will finalize the design specifications and procure a construction contractor to build breakwaters protecting approximately 3,425 linear feet of shoreline. The contractor will assume primary responsibility for overseeing all construction activities at the project site, with deliverables directed to David Norris.

The period of performance extends from May 1, 2026, through March 31, 2028. The contract structure incorporates periodic check-ins and evaluations throughout the execution timeline to identify and address design challenges and enable adaptive management as conditions warrant. Ducks Unlimited Inc. is tasked with delivering the project during calendar year 2026, with construction oversight continuing through the contract completion date. The fixed contract value of $2,707,777 covers final design development, construction contractor procurement and management, and project administration through the specified period of performance.