199-18256-003 (A26) Fairy Stone State Park, Utilities/ADA Upgrades

The Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) is soliciting sealed bids for a comprehensive utilities and ADA upgrades project at Fairy Stone State Park in Patrick County, Virginia. The project, identified as Contract No. 199-18256-003 (A26), involves multiple critical infrastructure improvements including replacement of water and electrical lines at 48 campsites, providing new water and electrical service to four yurt sites, and converting one campsite and parking space to be ADA accessible. Additional scope includes improvements to the existing dump station, installation of septic tank risers, and abandonment of specific existing campsites. A mandatory pre-bid conference was held on October 15, 2024, at 11:00 AM at the park site, and sealed bids are due on October 29, 2024, at 2:00 PM. Bidders must submit a comprehensive bid form with a base bid divided into three parts, including lump sum and unit pricing for main construction work and potential excavation requirements. The project requires substantial completion within 270 consecutive calendar days from the Notice to Proceed, with final completion due 30 days thereafter.

The contract includes specific requirements for small business participation, with a 42% small business involvement mandate. Bidders must be licensed by the Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation and registered in the Commonwealth's electronic procurement system (eVA). Clark Brothers Company, Inc. was identified as the low bidder and was awarded the contract for $1,520,000.00, with a Notice of Intent to Award issued on November 6, 2024. The project requires performance and payment bonds, and contractors must comply with Executive Order 35 regarding diversity, equity, and inclusion. Bidders must be registered vendors in eVA and pay required transaction fees. The contract will be awarded on a lump sum basis, with the owner reserving the right to accept or reject any bids and to award additional bid items at their discretion. Wage rates are predetermined and must follow Virginia Department of Labor and Industry guidelines for various trades including carpenters, electricians, laborers, and equipment operators.