Pen Hollow Landslide Project

The Pen Hollow Landslide Project, solicitation number 27AML05, is an invitation for bids issued by the Virginia Department of Energy for reclamation and construction work in Wise County, Virginia. The scope of work includes landslide stabilization, the construction of drainage controls, the relocation of a water line according to Wise County Public Service Authority specifications, road upgrades for off-road trucks, the installation of road safety measures, and revegetation. The project is funded via the Virginia Emergency Mitigation grant and must be completed within 240 calendar days following the Notice to Proceed. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with award priority given to DSBSD-certified micro or small businesses. Bidders must have attended the mandatory pre-bid conference on September 21, 2026, and submit their electronic bids via eVA.virginia.gov by October 1, 2026. Key requirements include compliance with the Davis-Bacon Act for prevailing wages, the Build America, Buy America Act for water line materials, and the provision of a bid bond for contracts exceeding 100,000 dollars. Performance and payment bonds are also required, with mobilization costs capped at 5 percent of the total bid. Contract administration is governed by the Virginia Public Procurement Act and the Virginia Prompt Payment Act. Invoicing must be based on actual documented costs rather than estimates, and final payment for underdrain work requires a final survey submittal. The contractor is responsible for ensuring all materials, specifically GCCM, are produced in ISO 9001 certified facilities and that all work is performed to the satisfaction of the Commonwealth of Virginia.