Dismal Road Landslide

The Commonwealth of Virginia, specifically through the Department of Energy's Mined Land Repurposing program, is seeking a contractor for the Dismal Road Landslide Project located in Brunswick County. The procurement involves comprehensive landslide remediation and infrastructure improvement, with specific construction requirements including erosion and sediment control measures, installation of a wire cable net portal closure, safety fence construction and removal, concrete block wall removal, and repositioning of a 15" corrugated metal pipe (CMP). Key deliverables include installing a Segmental Retaining Wall (SRW) with chain link fence, upgrading the parking area, completing paving work, and revegetating all disturbed areas. The project requires precise execution of technical specifications, adherence to Virginia Department of Transportation Road and Bridge Specifications, and compliance with Davis-Bacon Act wage requirements. The solicitation was posted on January 7, 2025, with proposals due by February 4, 2025, and the work must be completed within 120 calendar days of contract award. Bidders must submit comprehensive unit pricing for 14 distinct line items, with specific requirements such as mandatory bid bonds for contracts over $100,000 and precise unit price submissions.

While no specific set-aside designations were explicitly detailed in the documents, the project appears to be open to qualified contractors with demonstrated expertise in landslide remediation, infrastructure construction, and mine land repurposing. The technical specifications suggest a preference for contractors with experience in civil construction, erosion control, wall installation, and site restoration. Mobilization costs are capped at 5% of the base bid, and payment will be made based on actual field-verified quantities used. Though a specific total project budget is not disclosed, the comprehensive nature of the work and the detailed technical requirements indicate a significant infrastructure investment. The project will be located on the Taylor property (Instrument No. 070002225) and involves complex engineering elements including a Redi-Rock wall with heights varying from 8.8 to 10.5 feet, drainage systems, and specialized bat habitat protection features at the mine portal closure.