Reeds Creek Hatchery Pond Improvements

The West Virginia Department of Administration Purchasing Division, procuring on behalf of the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources, is requesting quotes for pond improvements at Reeds Creek Hatchery in Franklin, with bids due July 30, 2026 at 1:30 p.m.

The scope comprises removal of sludge from a hatchery sediment pond via vacuum truck, land application of removed sludge on adjacent fields in accordance with a West Virginia Department of Agriculture Nutrient Management Plan dated September 26, 2024, modification of the existing contact box (discharge structure) with reinforced concrete, installation of an automated water sampler with 115-volt electric power and concrete support pad, temporary erosion and sediment control, site clearing and grubbing, dewatering and water control, and regrading and revegetation of disturbed areas. Sludge removal and disposal is paid per gallon based on inline flow meter measurements on the vacuum truck; lump-sum pay items cover surveying (not to exceed 5% of contract value), quality control testing (not to exceed 5% of contract value), mobilization and demobilization (not to exceed 10% of contract value), site work, contact box modifications, sampler installation, and seeding. Reinforced concrete must meet 4000 psi 28-day compressive strength with epoxy-coated Grade 60 rebar compliant with ACI and ASTM standards. The contractor must mobilize within 10 days of notice to proceed and remove all equipment within 15 days of project completion. As-built plans in AutoCAD format are required; retainage will be withheld until submission, with non-payment of retainage if as-built plans are not provided.

Questions should be directed to Joseph E. Hager III at (304) 558-2306 or joseph.e.hageriii@wv.gov. Bids are submitted to the Department of Administration Purchasing Division at 2019 Washington Street East, Charleston, West Virginia 25305. Work is performed at Reeds Creek Hatchery, Building 4, 41 Hatchery Lane, Franklin, West Virginia. A pre-bid meeting will be held to address access restrictions and coordinate haul routes.