AML-Valley Camp Mine Facilities

The West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection (WVDEP), specifically the Office of Abandoned Mine Lands and Reclamation, is seeking a contractor for the Valley Camp Mine Facilities project located in Ohio County, near Triadelphia. The procurement is a construction and reclamation contract involving comprehensive site restoration, including demolition of a 140-foot concrete silo, removal of existing mining-related structures and foundations, road rehabilitation, and environmental remediation. Key deliverables include site preparation, erosion and sediment control, revegetation across 3 acres, road stabilization, and 80 hours of video documentation of the site before and after construction. The project requires precise environmental controls, adherence to state and federal regulations, and strict documentation processes. A mandatory pre-bid meeting was held on April 23, 2025, with technical questions due by June 30, 2025, and electronic bid submissions required through the wvOASIS system by July 15, 2025, at 10:30 AM. Bidders must provide a 5% bid bond and comply with specific percentage limitations on project components, including 10% for mobilization, 5% for construction layout, 3% for quality control, and 5% for administration costs.

The contract is funded through the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) and includes federal requirements such as Davis-Bacon wage rates and Build America, Buy America (BABA) provisions. Contractors must prioritize employing former or displaced coal mine industry workers and report their participation. The project requires $2,000,000 in liability insurance, a 100% performance and payment bond, and compliance with OSHA safety requirements. While no specific set-aside designations are explicitly mentioned, the solicitation emphasizes opportunities for workforce diversity and local economic participation. The engineer's estimate for the project is $859,600, with a 120-calendar day completion timeline and liquidated damages of $1,000 per day for delays. Contractors must have a wvOASIS Vendor Self Service account, provide worker's compensation coverage, and submit weekly certified payroll. The project will be designed by The Thrasher Group and managed by regional AML office staff from Fairmont, West Virginia, with comprehensive environmental permits already secured, including NPDES and Floodplain Development permits.