EWP Streambank Stabilization McDowell County, WV.

The USDA-NRCS is soliciting bids under Firm Fixed Price terms for the Emergency Watershed Protection Program to perform streambank stabilization work in McDowell County, West Virginia, specifically along Spice Creek and War Creek. The scope involves removing obstructions from streams that compromise flow capacity, stabilizing erosion-prone areas, and protecting nearby structures through a range of construction activities including excavation, rock riprap placement, gabion installation, geotextile application, seeding, mulching, and erosion control measures. All work must adhere to detailed construction specifications covering materials such as aggregates, Portland cement, plastic pipe, and rock fill, with strict compliance required to ASTM standards and federal, state, and local environmental, safety, and labor laws. The contractor is responsible for providing all labor, equipment, transportation, and materials, managing debris removal and proper disposal, and ensuring their equipment is protected against theft or damage, as the government assumes no liability for such losses. The contract requires mobilization within 10 days of notice to proceed and full completion within 180 days. Bids are due by August 11, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. ET, and are subject to a Total Small Business Set-Aside under FAR 19.5, requiring an active SAM registration and Unique Entity ID. Proposals must be submitted electronically via email to brian.dwyer@usda.gov with all required representations, certifications, and form SF 1442 completed, and no paper submissions are accepted. A site visit at the Rt. 52 bridge over Spice Creek (GPS: 37.4451661, -81.702033) is highly recommended and scheduled for July 30, 2026, at 10:30 a.m. ET. Payment will be processed through the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Invoice Payment Platform, with invoicing strictly electronic and no paper invoices permitted. The government retains full inspection rights at any location prior to acceptance and will conduct final acceptance after inspection. Quality control responsibilities rest with the contractor, and all work must meet specified material requirements, including proper labeling of seed, geotextiles, and curing compounds with certifications for purity, germination, and manufacturer details. No contract value is published, as pricing data in Section B remains unpopulated.