VT Duck Pond Water Quality Improvements – Pond Edge Restoration

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University is soliciting proposals for Duck Pond Water Quality Improvements – Pond Edge Restoration in Blacksburg, Virginia, with proposals due November 3, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. The pre-bid meeting was held October 16, 2026; pre-bid RFIs were due October 20, 2026.

The scope encompasses edge stabilization of the Duck Pond's upper and lower ponds using rock ledge, cobble armor, stacked boulder toe, and rock toe installations, along with site setup, erosion and sediment control measures, tree protection, and site restoration. The contractor must furnish all labor, materials, equipment, and services to refresh and stabilize pond edges per project plans. All work must occur between 7:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m., with coordination required to the Virginia Tech Project Manager (Jason Paljug or Grant Hoover) for off-hours or weekend work. The contractor is responsible for parking pass acquisition, dumpster rental, restroom facilities, safety compliance including Personal Protective Equipment and Virginia Tech Environmental Health & Safety standards, daily worker reporting, and site maintenance. Hot Work Permits are required for welding or open flames. Safety Data Sheets for hazardous chemicals must be submitted to Robin McCall-Miller and the Project Manager and maintained on-site. Single-lane road closures require two weeks' notice; full closures require one month.

The Notice to Proceed is January 15, 2027, with substantial completion no later than May 1, 2027, and final completion by September 13, 2027. Invoices are reviewed and approved or rejected within 48 hours; payment is processed within 30 days. Retainage is released upon completion of all as-built and close-out documents. Change orders require a fully executed Virginia Tech Purchase Order. Inspections require 48–72 hours' notice. Funding is provided through Virginia Tech's capital improvement budget.