Cacapon Resort State Park Ph2 Trails - "Technical"

The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources is seeking a qualified contractor to construct 7.5 miles (39,644 linear feet) of technical mountain bike trails at Cacapon Resort State Park through a Centralized Request for Quote (CRFQ 0310 DNR2500000016). The project involves building complex mountain bike trail segments ranging from 2-3 feet wide, including trail hubs, boardwalks, rock armor, rock walls, and site-crafted compost logs, adhering to International Mountain Bicycling Association (IMBA) and U.S. Forest Service sustainable trail building standards. A mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for June 26, 2025, at 11:00am ET at the park location, with bids due by July 15, 2025, at 1:30 PM ET. Vendors must submit a 5% bid bond and comply with specific requirements, including Davis-Bacon wage rates, commercial general liability insurance of $1,000,000, and automobile liability insurance of $500,000. The contract has a substantial completion deadline of day 485 and final completion by day 545, with liquidated damages of $350 per day for delays beyond the contract end date.

While no specific set-aside designations are explicitly mentioned, the contract requires contractors to comply with local labor market hiring requirements and provide a drug-free workplace affidavit. The project is funded through an Economic Development Administration (EDA) award (number 01-79-15230), with hourly wages ranging from $21.76 to $41.00 depending on job classification. The contract will be awarded to the lowest qualified responsible bidder, with careful consideration of technical capabilities and compliance with trail construction specifications. Specific technical requirements include using mineral soils, treated marine-grade wood, and meeting specific rugosity standards for trail construction. Although a precise budget is not disclosed, the comprehensive technical specifications and funding from the EDA suggest a significant investment in developing a high-quality, sustainable mountain bike trail system at Cacapon Resort State Park in Morgan County, West Virginia.