Gwynn's Island Reef Ball Deployment - FY25

The Virginia Marine Resources Commission (VMRC) is seeking a contracted company to execute the Gwynn's Island Reef Ball Deployment project within Mathews County, Virginia. The primary objective is to deploy approximately 240 concrete reef structures, including both dome-style and pyramid-style reef balls, weighing between 160-300 pounds each at a designated reef site. The scope of work encompasses comprehensive loading, transportation, and precise deployment of these reef structures, with VMRC staff present to monitor and ensure proper placement and clearance. Deployment operations must be conducted during daylight hours on weekdays and completed by September 16, 2024, with strict adherence to critical factors such as weather conditions, communication protocols, and appropriate equipment usage. The contractor will be responsible for all aspects of deployment, with the Commonwealth of Virginia providing positioning and monitoring support. Evaluation will focus on responsiveness, contractor responsibility, and the ability to meet the specified deployment requirements within the designated timeframe.

This state and local contract opportunity is specifically set-aside for Department of Small Business and Supplier Diversity (DSBSD)-certified micro and small businesses. Contract award priorities are hierarchical: first to the lowest responsive and responsible DSBSD-certified micro business if the bid is $10,000 or less, then to the lowest responsive and responsible DSBSD-certified small business if the bid is not more than $100,000. If no qualifying DSBSD-certified businesses submit bids, the contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder of any size, provided the price is deemed fair and reasonable. The Commonwealth of Virginia reserves the right to reject any or all bids and waive informalities. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the contract will be awarded on a total sum basis, with the expectation that the pricing will cover all costs associated with loading, transporting, and deploying the reef structures. Interested contractors must carefully review the provided documentation, including the General Terms and Conditions, Scope of Work, and Special Terms and Conditions, to fully understand the project requirements and bidding specifications.