RFP AR27-01 - York Spit Reef Deployment 2

The contract seeks qualified vendors to load, transport, and deploy reinforced concrete pipe and concrete structural components at the York Spit Reef site in the Chesapeake Bay, Virginia, with the deployment location specified as 417 Octavia Drive, Tabb, VA 23696. All work must be performed in compliance with site-specific technical and logistical requirements outlined in the solicitation, ensuring safe and accurate placement of materials to support habitat restoration efforts. The project is managed by the Virginia Marine Resources Commission under solicitation number RFP-124685, with a response deadline of August 3, 2026, at 7:00 PM Eastern Time, and all proposals must be submitted through the designated vendor portal by that date. The contracting authority is a state-level agency, and the solicitation does not specify a set-aside classification or NAICS code. The point of contact for questions and submissions is Brandy Battle, reachable via email at brandy.battle@mrc.virginia.gov or phone at 757-247-2260. Vendors are expected to demonstrate experience with marine logistics, heavy lifting, and deployment of large concrete structures in open water environments, with a strong emphasis on environmental compliance and safety protocols. All activities must be coordinated with the location and regulatory constraints inherent to the York Spit Reef site within the Chesapeake Bay.