VPA HIP 6 Projects

The Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources (DWR) is seeking bids for six distinct habitat and infrastructure projects through the Voluntary Public Access and Habitat Incentive Program (VPAHIP) in Southwest Virginia, specifically targeting private lands in Buchanan County. The solicitation (Quick Quote #82230) encompasses comprehensive site improvement work including road daylighting, gate installations, parking area construction, wildlife habitat clearings, and informational kiosk placements. Project specifics include a 1.7-mile road daylighting near Bull Creek Road, fabrication and installation of multiple pipe gates, construction of a 50'x50' gravel parking area, wildlife habitat clearing and hydroseeding across 12 acres, and installation of 10 informational kiosks. Sealed bids are due by December 13, 2024, at 4:00 PM Eastern, with an optional virtual pre-bid conference held on December 2, 2024. Contractors must be capable of performing sitework or subcontracting, and all bids must be submitted electronically through the e-VA procurement platform, which requires completion of a separate pricing tab. Bidders are required to provide references demonstrating previous similar site alteration services and complete various attachment forms including SCC registration and references documentation.

The procurement is designated as a Small Business Set-Aside Award Priority, with awards to be made on a per line-item basis, allowing bidders to propose work on as few as one or all six projects. Contractors must maintain specific insurance coverages, including Workers' Compensation, Employer's Liability ($100,000), Commercial General Liability ($1,000,000 per occurrence, $2,000,000 aggregate), and Automobile Liability ($1,000,000 combined single limit). The projects are funded through the Farm Bill and Natural Resource Conservation Service's VPAHIP program, with a contract period running from award through April 30, 2025, and individual project completion dates ranging between March 31 and April 30, 2025. While no specific contract value is explicitly stated, the comprehensive nature of the six projects suggests a substantial investment in habitat restoration and infrastructure improvement. Bidders must be DSBSD-certified small businesses, with vendor transaction fees capped at $500 per order for certified businesses and $1,500 for non-certified entities. The solicitation emphasizes high-quality workmanship, requiring all materials and equipment to be new and first-class, with contractors responsible for addressing any defective work for up to 12 months after installation.