AML - Beckley Soccer Complex

The West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection (WVDEP) Office of Abandoned Mine Lands (AML) is seeking a contractor for the Beckley Soccer Complex Construction/Reclamation Project located in Raleigh County. This comprehensive project involves multiple site improvements, including closing eight mine portals, mitigating subsidence in a parking lot, constructing access roads, installing mine seals and bat gates, removing existing infrastructure, and revegetating disturbed areas. The procurement is a lump sum contract with 47 specific line items covering activities such as mobilization, site preparation, excavation, road and drainage work, and infrastructure development. A mandatory pre-bid meeting was held on October 20, 2025, at 10 AM Eastern, with technical questions due by October 27, 2025, at 4 PM Eastern. The solicitation (ARFQ 0313 DEP2600000035) requires electronic bid submission through the wvOASIS Vendor Self Service (VSS) platform by November 3, 2025, at 10:30 AM. Bidders must demonstrate capabilities in complex site remediation, with specific requirements including comprehensive insurance coverage, construction layout, and quality control measures.

The project is funded through the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) Abandoned Mine Lands program, with a notable preference for employing current and former coal industry workers. There are specific compliance requirements including Davis-Bacon wage rates and domestic preference provisions. The project has percentage limitations on certain bid items, with mobilization capped at 5%, construction layout at 3%, and quality control at 3% of the total bid. The Engineer's Estimate for the project is $2,553,857.15, with specific technical specifications covering everything from cement types to electrical work and seasonal work restrictions. Contractors must provide performance and payment bonds and maintain a minimum of $2,000,000 in bodily injury and property damage coverage. The project involves detailed environmental remediation, including 7 acres of revegetation, 5,000 cubic yards of unclassified excavation, and 35,000 cubic yards of earthwork. The total project duration is set at 270 days from the Notice to Proceed, with comprehensive environmental and construction quality control requirements.