Brush Creek 15 Dam Rehabilitation-Construction

The West Virginia Purchasing Division is soliciting a Centralized Request for Quote (CRFQ) on behalf of the West Virginia Conservation Agency for comprehensive dam rehabilitation services at Brush Creek Site 15, located in Mercer County. The procurement seeks a contractor to complete full rehabilitation of a high-hazard potential dam originally constructed in 1967, with specific requirements including upstream riprap stability berm installation, riser structure improvements, downstream filter drainage system implementation, embankment slope modifications, principal spillway pipe extension, and construction of a new roller compacted concrete (RCC) stepped chute spillway. The project is part of the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Services Watershed Rehabilitation Program, with a planned construction period from March 2, 2026, to December 30, 2027. A mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for November 12, 2025, at 10:30 AM EST at the Mercer County 4-H Camp, with vendor questions due by November 20, 2025, at 2:00 PM EST. Bidders must demonstrate qualifications including successful completion of at least two similar dam rehabilitation projects within the past ten years and experience with dam construction and RCC installation. The final bid is due on January 7, 2026, at 1:30 PM, with the contract to be awarded to the lowest qualified responsible bidder.

The procurement does not explicitly indicate specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, though it is funded through a federal-state partnership with requirements for compliance with Davis-Bacon wage rates and domestic preference for materials. The project involves multiple stakeholders, including the West Virginia Conservation Agency, Mercer County Commission, Green Valley-Glenwood Public Service District, and Southern Conservation District. The dam serves multiple purposes, including municipal water supply and flood control, with a drainage area of approximately 1,719 acres. While no incumbent vendors are specifically identified, the project involves comprehensive rehabilitation to meet current NRCS and West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection dam safety criteria. The solicitation includes 46 distinct bid items, with liquidated damages estimated at approximately $4,183.33 per day for non-completion. Though a precise total project budget is not explicitly stated, the comprehensive nature of the rehabilitation, extensive technical specifications, and multi-year construction timeline suggest a significant infrastructure investment.