NRCS-WV Ohio County EWP 5090-001 & 003 Streambank Stabilization Dixon and McGraw's Run

This document is an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for the "Ohio County EWP 5090-001 & 003 Streambank Stabilization Dixon and McGraw's Run" project in West Virginia, issued by the USDA FPAC Business Center. The solicitation number is 12FPC326B0011, issued on May 19, 2026, with bids due by June 18, 2026, at 13:00 local time. This is a 100% total small business set-aside under NAICS code 237990. The project requires streambank stabilization, including clearing, erosion control, seeding, mulching, mobilization, rock riprap, and gabion installation across three sites. A mandatory site visit is scheduled for May 28, 2026, at 10:00 AM ET at the Valley Grove Community Center. A bid bond of 20% of the bid price is required, and a performance and payment bond of 100% of the project cost is due within 10 calendar days of award. The contract will be a Firm Fixed-Price commercial services contract, awarded based on price alone to the most advantageous, conforming, and responsible bid. The document outlines detailed requirements for inspection, acceptance, performance, contractor responsibilities, payment procedures via IPP, and comprehensive safety regulations, including accident prevention, first aid, personnel qualifications, and equipment safety. It also includes various FAR clauses related to ethical conduct, small business utilization, labor standards, environmental protection, and construction-specific requirements like Buy American provisions.

This document, General Decision Number: WV20260073, outlines prevailing wage rates and fringe benefits for heavy construction projects in Ohio County, West Virginia. Effective January 2, 2026, it lists specific rates for various trades including Carpenters, Electricians, Power Equipment Operators (with detailed group classifications), Ironworkers, Laborers (also with group classifications and specialized roles like Asphalt Rakers and Jack Hammer operators), Painters, Cement Masons, and Truck Drivers (classified by truck type). The document also includes classifications from various union and survey-based rates. Additionally, it provides information on Executive Orders 13706 and 13658, pertaining to paid sick leave and minimum wage requirements for federal contractors subject to the Davis-Bacon Act. It concludes with details on the wage determination appeals process, explaining how interested parties can request review and reconsideration of decisions.

The document outlines detailed plans for streambank stabilization projects at Dixon & McGraw Run Sites 1, 2, and 3 in Ohio County, West Virginia, under the Emergency Watershed Protection Act. Prepared by the Natural Resources Conservation Service, these plans include construction notes, quantities, site maps, and detailed gabion and rock riprap designs. The project focuses on stabilizing streambanks using various gabion wall heights (4.5', 6', 7.5', 9') and rock riprap, with specific instructions for foundation preparation on shallow bedrock and rock riprap. Construction notes emphasize utility location, environmental protection, access road restoration, and proper waste disposal. The comprehensive drawings and specifications ensure adherence to federal guidelines for watershed protection and site-specific stabilization measures.

The WV – EWP – DIXON AND MCGRAW RUN project outlines comprehensive construction and material specifications for channel clearing, shaping, and associated environmental controls in Ohio County, West Virginia. Key construction specifications cover channel clearing and shaping, pollution control, seeding, sprigging, mulching, mobilization, demobilization, traffic control, water removal, excavation, earthfill, rockfill, rock riprap, gabions, and contractor quality control. Material specifications include aggregates, rock for riprap, steel reinforcement, plastic pipe, and geotextiles. The document details procedures for protecting existing vegetation, disposing of waste, and shaping channels. It also emphasizes pollution control measures, such as erosion and sediment control, chemical pollution prevention, and air pollution management. Seeding and mulching requirements specify materials, application rates, and seedbed preparation. Mobilization and demobilization tasks include transporting personnel and equipment, establishing site facilities, and site cleanup. Traffic control mandates maintaining public access, managing street closures, and adhering to safety standards. The removal of water section addresses diverting surface water and dewatering construction sites. Most of these activities are subsidiary to and included in the payment for Bid Item 4a (Rock Riprap, Site 1), Bid Item 5 (Gabions, Site 2), and Bid Item 4c (Rock Riprap, Site 3), with specific measurement and payment methods outlined for each section.