AMRP, DeSale South, Venango Twp, Butler County

The state of Pennsylvania, specifically through the Department of Environmental Protection, has issued a state and local contract opportunity (ID: 66638794955ca97247042a22) for an environmental restoration and land development project located in Venango Township, Butler County. The procurement involves a comprehensive land rehabilitation effort with multiple critical work components, including mobilization, erosion and sediment pollution control implementation, extensive grading, and significant planting activities. Key deliverables include constructing rock construction entrances, installing compost filter socks in 18-inch and 36-inch diameters, performing 87,000 cubic yards of grading, preparing 9 acres of tree planting beds, preparing 2 acres of grass seed beds, and planting 5,550 tree seedlings. Bid documents are freely available on www.BidExpress.com starting June 7, 2024, with a submission deadline of July 25, 2024. The project requires contractors with substantial experience in environmental restoration, land grading, and ecological rehabilitation techniques.

While no specific set-aside designations or disadvantaged enterprise requirements are explicitly mentioned in the contract documentation, potential bidders should be prepared to demonstrate comprehensive environmental engineering and landscaping capabilities. The project appears to be a significant land restoration initiative with a focus on ecological reconstruction and sustainable land management practices. Although a precise budget range is not specified, the scale of work—involving extensive grading, sophisticated erosion control measures, and large-scale planting—suggests a substantial investment by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection. Contractors interested in this opportunity should possess robust capabilities in environmental engineering, land restoration technologies, and advanced planting methodologies. Prospective bidders are advised to thoroughly review the detailed bid documents available on BidExpress to understand the full scope of technical requirements and project specifications.