Lunsford Mill Dam Removal

The Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources is soliciting bids for the removal of the Lunsford Mill Dam and the stabilization of a small section of streambank in the North Fork Holston River, located in Scott County, Virginia. This lump sum contract requires a licensed contractor to provide all labor, materials, and equipment to remove the dam, legally dispose of all unearthed debris, and restore impacted access roads to their original condition. Work is scheduled to begin around November 2, 2026, and is expected to be completed within approximately one week. Due to the need to protect aquatic species, construction must occur during low-flow conditions in coordination with agency biologists. Bids must be submitted electronically via eVA by 2:00 P.M. on October 21, 2026, and include a Small Business Procurement Plan and examples of two previously completed dam removals. A mandatory pre-bid conference is scheduled for October 6, 2026. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. Key requirements include compliance with Virginia Erosion and Sediment Control laws, adherence to prevailing wage rates, and the provision of performance and payment bonds. For bids exceeding 500,000 dollars, a bid bond equal to five percent of the bid amount is required. Substantial completion is required within 120 calendar days, with liquidated damages set at 500 dollars per day for delays.