OSR Omega Mining D-79-82

The West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection (WVDEP), Office of Special Reclamation, is seeking bids for the OSR Omega Mining D-79-82 project located near Morgantown in Monongalia County. This construction and reclamation contract involves upgrading an existing Geotube Pad with comprehensive infrastructure improvements, including revegetation of 4 acres, silt fence installation (650 linear feet), pipe installation (SDR 35 8-inch and 6-inch HDPE DR 17), and road construction (350 linear feet). Key deliverables include installing a new 60 mil HDPE Super Gripnet liner, constructing new berms with 2:1 slopes, relocating existing manifolds, and creating a new access road. The project requires detailed technical specifications for sediment and erosion control, drainage, electrical work, and structural considerations. A mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for April 22, 2025, at 10:00 AM, with technical questions due by April 28, 2025, at 5:00 PM. The final bid submission deadline is May 1, 2025, at 10:30 AM, with all bids to be submitted electronically through the wvOASIS Vendor Self Service (VSS) platform.

The contract includes provisions for small, women-owned, and minority-owned businesses, potentially offering preference in the bidding process. Vendors must maintain specific insurance coverages, including Commercial General Liability and Automobile Liability Insurance with $2 million limits, and comply with local labor market hiring regulations (75% of employees must be from the local labor market). The project is subject to Davis-Bacon wage rates and requires domestic steel product usage with limited exceptions. Contractors must submit a drug-free workplace affidavit, provide performance and labor/material payment bonds, and maintain proper licensing. While no specific incumbent vendor is mentioned, the contract is contingent on funding appropriations and has a 180-day contract period. Bidders will need to demonstrate compliance with extensive technical specifications, including quality control testing, environmental controls, and comprehensive documentation requirements. Although a specific budget range is not explicitly stated, the project involves significant infrastructure and environmental restoration work with multiple line items covering mobilization, site preparation, utility work, and revegetation.