VT Duck Pond Water Quality Improvements – Pond Edge Restoration

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University is soliciting proposals for the Duck Pond Water Quality Improvements – Pond Edge Restoration project in Blacksburg, Virginia. The awarded contractor will provide all labor, materials, and equipment to refresh and stabilize the edges of the upper and lower ponds. The scope of work includes soil preparation with compost blending, the installation of trees, shrubs, and plugs, and the establishment of permanent mowed lawns, unmowed grass areas, and emergent wetland seeding. Technical requirements include adherence to the 2023 Virginia Tech Design and Construction Standards Manual, VDOT 2020 specifications, and AAN Z60.1 for nursery stock. The project also involves masonry work with dry placed stone, riprap installation, and the implementation of erosion, sediment, and invasive species control plans. Proposals must be submitted electronically in WORD or searchable PDF format by November 3, 2026, at 3:00 PM. Submissions must include a detailed plan and methodology with a project schedule, a unit pricing plan based on 10 linear feet of edge material, a statement of qualifications with two references, and a SWaM participation plan. Virginia Tech will award the contract to the offeror deemed to have the best proposal, considering price as one of several factors. Key contract requirements include a two-year plant warranty, strict noise control measures on site, and the maintenance of insurance authorized by the Virginia State Corporation Commission. Final acceptance is contingent upon a successful demonstration of operational compliance and the correction of any deficiencies at the contractor's expense.