199-18514 (B10) Westmoreland State Park, Slope Stabilization

The Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) is soliciting sealed bids for the Westmoreland State Park Slope Stabilization project, located in Westmoreland County. This Invitation for Bid (IFB) seeks a contractor to repair and stabilize an existing slope failure along the south shoreline of the Potomac River, involving comprehensive site remediation activities. Specific project scope includes excavation, grading, structural slope stabilization using soil nails, riprap revetment, drainage improvements, and associated access enhancements. A mandatory pre-bid conference was held on February 12, 2025, at the Westmoreland State Park Visitor Center, with sealed bids due by 2:00 PM on March 4, 2025, to be submitted at Schnabel Engineering's Glen Allen office. Bidders must be registered vendors in eVA, Virginia's electronic procurement system, and provide a Bid Bond. The project requires substantial completion by March 2, 2026, with final completion by April 1, 2026, contingent on work beginning by April 1, 2025. Contractors must obtain necessary permits, prepare stormwater pollution prevention plans, and coordinate with multiple agencies including DCR, DEB, DEQ, VMRC, and USACE.

Contractors must be registered in accordance with Virginia Code Section 54.1-1103 and comply with Executive Order 35 (dated July 3, 2019). While no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises were explicitly mentioned, standard state procurement practices typically encourage diverse vendor participation. The bid will be awarded on a lump sum basis for the Total Base Bid Amount, with the contract managed through Schnabel Engineering. Site access will be available starting February 24, 2025, with contractors required to have identifiable vehicles to prevent ticketing. Although a specific budget range was not disclosed, the comprehensive nature of the slope stabilization project suggests a substantial investment in infrastructure rehabilitation. No incumbent vendors were identified, and the project appears to be a new infrastructure improvement initiative focused on addressing critical shoreline erosion and stability challenges at Westmoreland State Park.