Services for Maintenance & Repairs of Stormwater Maintenance Facilities: BMP Mowing

The City of Virginia Beach is requesting bids for maintenance and repair services of stormwater maintenance facilities, specifically Best Management Practice (BMP) mowing, with sealed bids due September 2, 2026 at 3:00 PM Eastern Time via the ERP System Supplier Portal or in hand at City Hall. Bidders intending to subcontract must commit at least 50% of subcontracted work value to Small, Women-owned, and Minority-owned (SWaM) certified businesses under Virginia's Small Business Enhancement Program, or provide documentation of good faith efforts to meet this requirement; the City also maintains a 12% goal for minority participation in contracts.

Scope covers mowing of drainage basins measured by square footage from edge of water to top of bank, or across the entire basin if dry, with specific locations and acreage listed in Exhibit 1. The contract term is twelve months beginning upon award with an option to extend for four additional twelve-month periods upon mutual agreement. Award will be made to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder for the grand total price.

Bidders must submit a bid bond of not less than 5% of the bid amount, performance bonds, payment bonds, a fidelity bond of at least $10,000, and a maintenance bond of 25% of the contract amount. A minimum of three references is required, and all Virginia Public Procurement Act requirements apply, including compliance with the Virginia Human Rights Act and Americans with Disabilities Act standards. Payment terms are net 30 days or greater, with ACH payments processed through Paymode. A non-mandatory pre-bid conference will be held August 10, 2026 at 10:00 AM EST at 2401 Courthouse Drive, Suite 3096, Virginia Beach. Questions are due August 17, 2026 at 5:00 PM via email to partis@vbgov.com. The City reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids and to negotiate with the lowest responsive bidder if the bid exceeds available funds.