Walnut Hollow Landslide Engineerng

The Virginia Department of Energy is soliciting proposals for the Walnut Hollow Landslide Engineering project, a comprehensive architectural and engineering (A/E) services contract located in Buchanan County at 1192 Walnut Hollow Road in Grundy, Virginia. The selected firm will be responsible for providing complete design and construction period services to address a critical landslide issue, with primary objectives including removing a failing wall, constructing a stabilization feature, and improving drainage behind a residential property. Required deliverables include site investigations, mapping, surveying, geotechnical investigations, design of erosion and sediment controls, slope stabilization, and revegetation. The procurement will be conducted through competitive negotiations, with proposals evaluated based on the A/E firm's expertise, experience, and qualifications. Key dates include a mandatory pre-proposal conference on July 9, 2024, and a proposal submission deadline of 4:00 PM EST on July 23, 2024. The project is structured in four distinct phases, with specific timelines ranging from 45 days for initial data collection and conceptual design to 10 days for final design completion.

The contract opportunity emphasizes participation of small and micro businesses, with a target goal of 42% of discretionary spending allocated to these enterprise types. All vendors must be registered in the Commonwealth of Virginia's electronic procurement system (eVA) and will be subject to transaction fees determined by the date of the original purchase order. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly detailed, the contract will be awarded on a lump sum basis, negotiated according to the required scope of work and estimated manhours. The procurement allows for the utilization of Micro Businesses and Small Businesses for a portion of the contract work, with the selected firm expected to demonstrate its ability to integrate these enterprises into the project. Vendors must also provide details on professional liability insurance coverage and be prepared to work closely with the Virginia Department of Energy throughout the design process. Proprietary information submitted by competing offerors will be protected from public disclosure, ensuring a fair and competitive procurement process.