North Bend State Park Trail Paving

The West Virginia Department of Administration Purchasing Division, on behalf of the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources, is requesting bids for construction services to improve and repave approximately 1,700 linear feet of the "Extra Mile" ADA Trail at North Bend State Park near Harrisville, West Virginia, with bids due October 8, 2026 at 1:30 p.m. to the Charleston office.

The scope includes earthwork, patching and repair of existing asphalt base where necessary, milling of approximately 5,650 square feet, application of a two-inch Marshall Hot-mix asphalt wearing course, creation of smooth transitions at entry and exit points, and paving of three widened bump-outs ranging from 16 to 23 feet wide. The contractor must furnish all labor, materials, and equipment; obtain all necessary permits including stormwater permits; manage waste disposal; coordinate with park management; protect existing site conditions; and perform final cleanup and site restoration. Work must be completed within standard hours of 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., Monday through Sunday, unless pre-approved by the Agency.

Contractor eligibility requires a valid West Virginia contractor's license and successful completion of at least five similar projects. Pricing shall be submitted as a lump-sum base bid. Award will be made to the lowest qualified responsible bidder. A bid bond equal to five percent of the total bid amount is mandatory; performance and labor/material payment bonds equal to 100 percent of the contract value are required prior to award. The project is not subject to Davis-Bacon wage rates. A signed drug-free workplace affidavit is required if the contract value exceeds $100,000. The vendor is authorized to begin work upon receipt of a notice to proceed. Direct inquiries to Joseph E. Hager III at (304) 558-2306 or joseph.e.hageriii@wv.gov.