199-18484-001 (C28) Widewater State Park, Shoreline Improvements

The Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation is soliciting bids for the construction of shoreline stabilization measures at Widewater State Park in Stafford County, Virginia. The project involves installing 698 linear feet of Class III riprap revetment using durable quarried granite stone across two separate locations along the Potomac River. The scope of work includes tree clearing, bank grading, hauling and placement of stone, and mandatory restoration of grounds and existing infrastructure upon completion. All work must comply with Army Corps of Engineers Permit #NAO-2026-01277 and the Virginia Erosion and Sediment Control Handbook. The shoreline work must be completed by May 1, 2027, and the contract will be awarded on a lump sum basis to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. Bidders must be registered in eVA and were required to attend a mandatory pre-bid conference on October 7, 2026. Sealed bids are due by 2:00 P.M. on October 28, 2026, at the office of Vanasse Hangen Brustlin, Inc. in Williamsburg, Virginia. The award process evaluates bidders based on financial ability, relevant experience, legal and contractual history, and the absence of criminal convictions or debarments within the last five years. Required documentation includes bid, performance, and labor and material bonds, as well as a Workers Compensation Insurance Certificate. Contractors must adhere to prevailing wage rates and provide a construction schedule and plan of operations within two days of the Notice to Proceed. Payment is processed monthly within 30 days of acceptance of a Certificate for Payment, supported by a previously approved Schedule of Values and detailed substantiating materials.