Cacapon Resort State Park Ph2 Trails - "Backcountry"

The West Virginia Department of Administration's Purchasing Division, acting on behalf of the Division of Natural Resources, is seeking a contractor to construct 10.27 miles (54,245 linear feet) of "Backcountry" mountain bike trails at Cacapon Resort State Park in Berkeley Springs. The project involves specialized trail construction with specific environmental and technical requirements, including trail corridor preparation, tree protection, and sustainable trail building standards. The solicitation (CRFQ 0310 DNR2500000015) requires a contractor capable of constructing trail segments with precise specifications, including soil composition, wood treatment, stone placement, and trail rugosity levels. The mandatory pre-bid meeting was held on June 26, 2025, at 10:00am ET at the park site, with bids due by July 17, 2025, at 1:30 PM ET. Contractors must comply with Davis-Bacon wage rates, provide a 5% bid bond, and submit performance and labor/material payment bonds, with the project to be completed within 545 days from the notice to proceed.

The procurement includes specific local labor market requirements, mandating that at least 75% of employees be from the local labor market, with provisions for waivers and potential penalties for non-compliance. Contractors must maintain commercial general liability insurance of $1,000,000 and automobile liability insurance of $500,000. The project is funded through an Economic Development Administration (EDA) federal grant, with Award Number 01-79-15230. While specific award values are not explicitly stated, the project involves constructing approximately 30 miles of natural surface mountain bike trails with complex technical specifications. The contract includes liquidated damages of $350 per day beyond the contract end date, and contractors will be subject to regular inspections by Nature Trails LLC and Civil & Environmental Consultants to ensure compliance with specified trail building techniques and quality standards. Interested vendors must submit proposals to the Bid Clerk at the Department of Administration Purchasing Division in Charleston, West Virginia, with contact person Joseph (Josh) E Hager III available for questions.