AML - Beckley Soccer Complex

The West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection (WVDEP), Office of Abandoned Mine Lands and Reclamation, is seeking construction services for the AML - Beckley Soccer Complex project located in Raleigh County. The procurement is an Agency Request for Quote (ARFQ) with solicitation number DEP2600000035, covering comprehensive site remediation and construction services. Specific work includes portal closures, subsidence mitigation, access road construction, installation of bat gates and mine seals, erosion control, revegetation, and extensive site improvements. Key deliverables encompass 35,000 cubic yards of earthwork, 6,500 square yards of asphalt milling, 6,250 tons of stone base, drainage infrastructure installation, and site amenities including a volleyball field. A mandatory pre-bid meeting was held on October 20, 2025, with technical questions due by October 27, 2025. Electronic bid submissions are required through the wvOASIS Vendor Self Service portal by November 7, 2025, at 10:30 a.m. Eastern Time, with bid limitations on specific line items including mobilization (5%), construction layout (3%), and quality control (3%).

The project is federally funded through the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) Abandoned Mine Land funds, which introduces specific compliance requirements including Davis-Bacon wage rates and federal procurement standards. Contractors must provide a 5% bid bond and, if selected, furnish 100% performance and labor/material payment bonds. Commercial general liability and automobile liability insurance with minimum limits of $2,000,000 per occurrence is mandatory. The contract duration is one calendar year with options to renew for three successive one-year periods, subject to mutual consent and Attorney General's office approval. Liquidated damages of $1,000 per working day will be applied for delays beyond the contract completion date. Contractors and subcontractors must complete a Contractor Information Form (AVS) for eligibility evaluation from the Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement. While no specific set-aside designations are mentioned, the engineer's estimate for the project is $2,553,857.15, indicating a significant infrastructure investment in reclaiming and developing the Beckley Soccer Complex site.