Roadway & sitewide improvements

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is soliciting proposals for comprehensive roadway and sitewide improvements at the Mount Weather Emergency Operations Center in Bluemont, Virginia. The project scope includes demolition of multiple existing structures (Buildings 310, 315, 320/320A, 400, 408/408A, 420, and 714A), roof replacement for Building 127, extensive utility upgrades, roadway repairs affecting approximately 75% of the campus roadways, parking lot expansions, and construction of a new 4-way intersection. Contractors must possess a Virginia Contractor's license and employ U.S. citizen personnel throughout the project. The contract will be awarded using a Best Value method, evaluating both technical merit and cost factors. Following an amendment, the proposal submission deadline has been extended to September 8, 2025, at 10:00 AM local time, with a mandatory site visit having occurred on August 14, 2025.

This solicitation does not include any set-aside designations and is open to full and open competition. The contract structure includes multiple Contract Line Item Numbers (CLINs) with base bid quantities of 200 cubic yards for unsatisfactory soil removal and 500 cubic yards for rock excavation, along with extensive asbestos abatement work across multiple material types. The project has a 750-calendar-day performance period with liquidated damages of $1,916.60 per day for delays. Performance will occur at the Mount Weather Emergency Operations Center located at 19844 Blue Ridge Mountain Road in Bluemont, Virginia, a classified federal facility requiring security clearances and special access procedures. The project also requires nutrient credit purchases averaging $25,000 per pound of phosphorus to comply with Virginia environmental regulations, and contractors will have access to on-site lodging at $52 per night and cafeteria services with meals ranging from $10-$20.