RFQ #312 - Stormwater Ditch Cleaning - Southside & Crystal Beach

Accomack County, Virginia is issuing Request for Quotations (RFQ) #312 for stormwater ditch cleaning and maintenance services at the Southside & Crystal Beach locations. The procurement involves clearing and cleaning approximately 2,500 linear feet of drainage ditches across two sections: Part 1 covering approximately 1,725 feet (3-4 feet wide) starting at State Route 649 near Crystal Beach Road, and Part 2 covering approximately 775 feet (7-8 feet wide) starting near Taylor Lane. Work includes removing fallen trees, debris, and sedimentation through dredging operations using excavators and hand tools, with excavated materials deposited along ditch sides with breaches every 50 feet to restore original parameters and improve water flow. Qualified contractors must hold current Virginia contractor licensure, provide proof of insurance meeting minimum requirements (Commercial General Liability of $1,000,000 per occurrence/$2,000,000 aggregate, Workers' Compensation per Virginia statute, and Employer's Liability of $100,000), and demonstrate authority to transact business in Virginia. All work must be completed within 30 days of Purchase Order issuance, performed on weekdays only (Monday-Friday), with 24-hour written notice required before commencing work. Quotes must be submitted by email to jpawawin@co.accomack.va.us as lump sum pricing with net 45-day payment terms by the deadline of 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 28, 2026. A non-mandatory pre-bid site visit is available upon request by contacting Bill Savage at 757-787-1468 or wsavage@co.accomack.va.us, and all proposals remain valid for 90 days.

There are no specific set-aside designations or disadvantaged enterprise restrictions identified in this procurement. Bids exceeding $50,000 require a 5% bid bond, and successful bids over $50,000 require performance and payment bonds equal to 100% of the contract amount. Contractors must contact Miss Utility to mark underground utilities before commencing work and obtain all necessary permits. The specific contract value or budget range has not been disclosed; however, the bonding requirements suggest the project may exceed the $50,000 threshold. Award will be made to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder, subject to approval by the County Board of Supervisors. Accomack County is exempt from Federal Excise Tax, Transportation Tax, Virginia Sales and Use Tax, and local 911 tax, which may benefit the final project cost.