Parks: Panther State Forest WWTP Repair

The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources - Parks and Recreation Section is seeking bids for emergency repair and renovation of the wastewater treatment plant (WWTP) at Panther State Forest, located in McDowell County. The procurement, designated as Agency Request for Quote (ARFQ) 0310 DNR2600000007, requires a contractor to perform comprehensive repairs to an ASHCO recirculating sand bed system with chlorine disinfection, which was damaged by recent flooding. Key deliverables include cleaning out debris, inspecting and replacing components, replacing PVC lines and media in recirculating sand beds, repairing fencing, and regrading the site. Contractors must provide all materials, hardware, accessories, labor, and handle waste disposal while coordinating with utility services. Bidders must demonstrate experience completing at least two similar projects and will be evaluated as the lowest qualified responsible bidder meeting specifications. A mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for October 9, 2025, at 10:00 AM ET at the Panther State Forest, with technical questions due by October 14, 2025, at 9:00 AM ET. The final bid submission deadline is October 23, 2025, at 1:30 PM ET, with bids to be submitted electronically through wvOASIS.

The contract requires a bid bond of 5% of the total bid amount and includes performance and labor/material payment bonds, each at 100% of the contract value. While no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are mentioned, vendors must register and bid online at www.wvOASIS.gov. The contract is a fixed-period agreement to be completed within 180 days of the notice to proceed, with liquidated damages of $500 per day for each day beyond the contract period. Contractors will be responsible for developing safety plans, coordinating utilities, and submitting warranty documents at final inspection. The project will use commercial code 72121505 for wastewater treatment plant construction services. For inquiries, potential bidders can contact the buyer, James H Adkins, at jamie.h.adkins@wv.gov or (304) 558-3397. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the comprehensive repair requirements suggest a potentially significant investment in infrastructure rehabilitation.