OSR Lodestar Energy-S-3006-89/S-3083-86 Pond Removal Project

This state and local contracting opportunity is an Agency Request for Quotation (ARFQ) issued by the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) for the OSR Lodestar Energy-S-3006-89/S-3083-86 Pond Removal Project located in Monongalia County. The scope of work includes mobilization, administration, construction layout, quality control, site preparation, road maintenance, revegetation, sediment control, and the removal of multiple ponds and construction of new channels across two separate permit areas. Key deliverables include 6 acres of revegetation, 2,500 linear feet of silt fence, 550 linear feet of hay bale dike, 1,100 tons of incidental stone, and 1,480 linear feet of pond removal and channel construction. Prospective contractors must comply with technical specifications, attend a mandatory pre-bid meeting on November 7, 2024, and submit bids by the closing date of November 21, 2024.

The RFQ does not specify any set-aside requirements, but the DEP encourages participation from small, minority, and women-owned businesses. No information is provided on any incumbent contractors or current market conditions. The funding for this project will be provided by the State of West Virginia, though specific budget amounts or award values are not disclosed. The contract will be for a one-year term with the potential for up to three one-year renewals.