OSR Muddy Creek Restoration Project - Addendum #2

The West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection (WVDEP), Office of Special Reclamation, is seeking bids for the Muddy Creek Restoration Project located in Preston County, specifically near Albright, West Virginia. This construction and reclamation contract involves comprehensive site restoration work for sites operated by Viking Coal Co., Preston Energy, and Rockville Mining Co. The project encompasses 49 distinct line items including mobilization, construction layout, site preparation, erosion and sediment control, stream bank protection, pipeline installation, stream crossings, earthwork, wet mine seals, underdrain systems, seep collection, fencing, pump station construction, and Geotube installation. A mandatory pre-bid conference was held on June 6, 2017, and bids were due electronically through the wvOASIS Vendor Self Service Portal by June 28, 2017, at 10:30 AM EST. Potential bidders were required to submit a solicitation bond equal to 5% of the total bid amount and comply with specific documentation requirements, including a Drug Free Workplace Affidavit and procurement documentation demonstrating financial responsibility.

The solicitation does not explicitly indicate specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged business enterprises. Vendors must have a valid contractor's license and be capable of performing complex environmental restoration and infrastructure work. While no specific incumbent vendors are mentioned, bidders must demonstrate compliance with multiple administrative requirements, including having no outstanding state debt over $1,000 and maintaining a drug-free workplace policy. The contract appears to be funded through the state's environmental reclamation program, though specific budget allocations were not disclosed in the documentation. Bidders must be prepared to provide comprehensive project documentation, including construction schedules, weekly reports, shop drawings, product data, and operational manuals. The project involves technical environmental restoration work requiring sophisticated engineering and construction capabilities, with potential contract value implications based on the extensive scope of work across multiple sites and complex infrastructure requirements.