Four Mile Fenster Bond Forfeiture

The Virginia Department of Energy is requesting bids for mine site reclamation work at the Four Mile Fenster Abandoned Mineral Mine Lands in the unincorporated community of Ewing, Virginia, with sealed bids due September 28, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. Eastern Time and mandatory attendance at a pre-bid conference on September 16, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. EST at 11740 Wilderness Road, Ewing, Virginia.

A statewide small-business set-aside goal of 42% of purchases directed to DSBSD-certified small businesses applies. Bidders must hold Virginia contractor licensure (Class A, B, or C depending on contract value).

The scope consists of general clearing of clogged streams and revegetation activities at the site on Sand Cave Road, Ewing, Virginia 24248. The contractor must provide all labor, materials, equipment, supervision, permits, and incidentals. Technical specifications include wire cable and net installation for mine closure. Work must be completed within 30 calendar days after receipt of the Notice to Proceed.

Bidders must submit bids electronically via eVA.virginia.gov and include a bid bond or guarantee equal to 5% of the bid amount. The successful bidder must provide performance and payment bonds equal to the contract amount and submit required post-award documentation within 10 calendar days of the Notice of Award. Bidders must also demonstrate workers' compensation insurance and compliance with small-business subcontracting plan requirements.

The contract shall remain in effect until all work is satisfactorily completed and accepted by the Agency. Payment will be made in accordance with the Virginia Prompt Payment Act following verification of completed work and submission of detailed invoices with supporting documentation.

For inquiries, contact Jennifer Dillemuth at (804) 486-2753 or jennifer.dillemuth@energy.virginia.gov.