Environmental Emergency - Campbell Co.

The Virginia Department of Environmental Quality issued an emergency contract award to W.E.L., Inc. on April 10, 2026, for emergency cleanup services related to a raw sewage spill in Brookneal, Virginia, located on Morris Church Road near the intersection of Red House Road in Campbell County. The procurement addresses contamination affecting approximately 2 miles of roadway and is classified under commodity code 92645 for Emergency Clean Up services related to a septic truck release. The contract, identified as PO05314534/BMP087345, was awarded without the standard competitive bidding process due to the time-critical nature of the environmental emergency, which necessitated immediate action to protect public health and environmental safety. The primary objective is to execute emergency remediation and cleanup operations to address the sewage spill and restore the affected roadway. The Virginia Contract Officer responsible for this award is Renee Bishop, who can be reached at 804-836-5852 or Renee.Bishop@deq.virginia.gov for procurement inquiries and records inspection by appointment.

The emergency procurement was awarded directly to W.E.L., Inc. without competitive bidding, which is standard procedure under Virginia procurement regulations for time-critical environmental remediation situations where immediate response is required. No specific set-aside designations, disadvantaged enterprise restrictions, pricing information, contract term details, funding sources, or award value ranges were disclosed in the emergency notice to award. The procurement records are available for inspection by appointment through the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality. As an emergency award, this procurement followed expedited procedures that prioritized rapid response capability over traditional competitive selection processes. Prospective vendors or interested parties seeking additional information about this emergency contract or future similar opportunities should contact the designated Contract Officer for further details and documentation review.