VPA HIP Projects

The Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources is seeking bids for eight distinct habitat and infrastructure projects through Invitation for Bid (IFB #83945) under the Voluntary Public Access and Habitat Incentive Program (VPAHIP) in Southwest Virginia, specifically targeting Buchanan and Dickenson Counties. The procurement encompasses comprehensive land management activities including road daylighting, gate installations, gravel parking area construction, wildlife habitat clearings, and informational kiosk installations. Deliverables involve precise treatment of approximately 13 acres across multiple project sites, with specific infrastructure improvements such as pipe gate fabrication, road grading, and access point enhancements. Bidders must be registered in the state's eVA procurement system and capable of completing projects between January 27, 2025, and April 30, 2025, with individual project completion dates varying. The solicitation requires sealed bids to be submitted by January 13, 2025, at 4:00 PM, with a public bid opening at 4:15 PM. An optional pre-bid conference will be conducted virtually via Microsoft Teams on December 30, 2024, at 10:00 AM, and all questions must be submitted by January 2, 2025, at 2:00 PM. Contractors must maintain specific insurance coverage, including $1 million in commercial general liability per occurrence.

The contract includes significant small business participation goals, with 42% of purchases targeted for DSBSD-certified small businesses. Bidders can submit proposals for as few as one project or all eight projects, with awards to be made on a per line-item basis. The projects are federally funded through the Farm Bill and Natural Resource Conservation Service's VPAHIP grant, which provides incentives for landowners to allow public access for wildlife-related recreation. Contractors must comply with federal terms and conditions due to the funding source. While specific award values are not comprehensively detailed, the bid tabulation document indicates potential project-specific awards ranging from $7,460 to $45,000. The solicitation requires contractors to purchase all materials for gate fabrication independently and demonstrates a commitment to improving public land access and wildlife habitat management. Proposed contractors must demonstrate technical capability in infrastructure development, road maintenance, gate installation, and habitat restoration within forested and mountainous terrain.