NRCS-WV Ohio County EWP 5090-001 & 003 Streambank Stabilization Dixon and McGraw's Run
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Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is soliciting bids for Streambank Stabilization services at the Dixon and McGraw's Run sites in Ohio County, West Virginia. This is a Firm Fixed-Price contract under a Total Small Business Set-Aside. The project involves critical environmental protection work. Bids are due June 18, 2026, by 1:00 PM ET.
Scope of Work
This project, authorized under the Emergency Watershed Protection Act, requires comprehensive streambank stabilization. Key tasks include:
- Site Preparation: Clearing designated areas, removal of trees, logs, stumps, brush, and rubbish, and channel shaping.
- Erosion Control: Installing measures to control erosion and minimize sediment/pollutant production during construction.
- Site Treatment: Preparing areas for treatment, furnishing and placing seed, sprigs, mulch, fertilizer, inoculant, lime, and other soil amendments.
- Logistics: Mobilization and demobilization of forces and equipment, establishing traffic control, and maintaining public road access.
- Water Management: Removal of surface and ground water, including constructing temporary containment facilities, diversions, and operating pumps.
- Earthwork: Excavation and disposal of materials, construction of earth embankments, other earthfills, and backfills.
- Structural Elements: Installation of rock riprap, gabions, plastic pipe, and steel reinforcement as detailed in the engineering drawings and specifications.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed-Price
- Estimated Value: Between $200,000.00 and $250,000.00
- Period of Performance: 36 Days After Notice to Proceed
- Set-Aside: 100% Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- NAICS Code: 237990 (OTHER HEAVY AND CIVIL ENGINEERING CONSTRUCTION)
- Site Visit: May 27, 2026, at 10:00 AM ET. Attendees meet at Valley Grove Community Center, 8566 National Road, Valley Grove, WV 26060.
- Questions Due: June 8, 2026, by 1:00 PM ET.
- Bid Submission Deadline: June 18, 2026, by 1:00 PM ET.
- Published Date: May 18, 2026.
Evaluation
Bids will be evaluated without discussions. Award will be made to the responsible bidder whose conforming bid is most advantageous to the Government, considering price only. Bids with potential unbalanced or unrealistically low prices may be rejected.
Additional Notes
- Contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) to be eligible for award.
- A bid bond of 20% of the bid price is required.
- A Payment Bond, Irrevocable Letter of Credit, or Tripartite Escrow Agreement for 100% of the project cost is required within 10 calendar days of award.
- Prevailing wage rates for Ohio County, West Virginia, are detailed in Attachment 3 and must be adhered to for labor cost estimation.
- Detailed engineering drawings (Attachment 2) and construction/material specifications (Attachment 1) are critical for understanding the technical requirements and preparing accurate proposals.