West Fork (Spelter) New Public Access Site

The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (WVDNR), procuring through the West Virginia Department of Administration Purchasing Division, is requesting construction bids under CRFQ 0310 DNR2700000001 for the West Fork River Public Access Site (Spelter Road, Site 10) in Kanawha County, with bids due August 20, 2026 at 1:30 p.m. ET and a mandatory pre-bid meeting on July 30, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. at the project site (failure to attend results in bid disqualification).

The scope includes construction of a kayak/canoe launch with concrete slide rails, concrete steps and walkway, asphalt parking area with five parallel spaces, split-rail and wood guardrail fencing, wood bollards, three solar-powered LED light poles, and riprap slope stabilization. The contractor must demolish deteriorated concrete and asphalt pavement, perform clearing and grubbing, install erosion and sediment control measures, grade and drain the site, place concrete at 5,000 PSI and full-depth asphalt paving, coordinate utility work through One Call–Miss Utility of WV, and maintain traffic control and public access throughout construction. Pricing is a lump-sum base bid plus unit prices for removal and disposal of unsuitable soils (300 cubic yards) and additional riprap (10 tons).

The contract term is 365 days from notice to proceed, with liquidated damages of $250 per day for late completion. A local labor market hiring requirement mandates that at least 75% of employees be hired from the local labor market. The contractor must hold a valid West Virginia contractor's license, carry commercial general liability insurance of at least $1,000,000 per occurrence and automobile liability of at least $500,000 per occurrence, and submit a drug-free workplace affidavit. Bid, performance, and labor/material payment bonds (each 5% and 100% of contract value respectively) are required at or before award. Questions are due August 5, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. ET. Bids may be submitted in person, by courier, facsimile to (304) 558-3970, or electronically through wvOASIS.