Grounds maintenance services at four boat landings at Smith Mountain Lake

The Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources is soliciting grounds maintenance services for four boat landings at Smith Mountain Lake, specifically Hardy Ford, Hales Ford, Oak Grove, and Scruggs. The contract period runs from January 1, 2027, through December 31, 2027, with work performed Monday through Friday between 7 AM and 8 PM, excluding weekends and holidays. Services include year-round weekly trash pickup and disposal, and weekly mowing and trimming from April through October. Mowing must maintain a grass height between 2 and 6 inches and extend to the highway ditch line, tree line, and water's edge. The contract will be awarded on a grand total basis to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with priority given to DSBSD-certified micro businesses (up to $10,000) and small businesses (up to $100,000), provided the pricing is fair and reasonable. Bidders must perform a mandatory site inspection and submit proposals via the eVA portal by November 17, 2026. Required insurance includes Workers' Compensation, $100,000 in Employer's Liability, and $1,000,000 in Automobile Liability. Invoices are submitted to the DWR, with payments for amounts over $5,000 issued within 30 days and smaller amounts paid via charge card. Disputes are handled through Alternative Dispute Resolution procedures per the Code of Virginia.