West Virginia Morgantown Civic Plus #2026-15

City of Morgantown Seeks Bids for Richwood Avenue Retaining Wall Construction

This opportunity involves the City of Morgantown seeking bids for the construction of a new retaining wall system along Richwood Avenue in Monongalia County, West Virginia. - Government Buyer: - City of Morgantown, Office of the Finance Director and Director of Engineering and Public Works - Project Scope: - Construction of a new retaining wall system, including: - Excavation and dismantling of existing tieback walls - Installation of precast retaining wall units - Wall drainage systems and backfill operations - Grading, erosion and sediment control - Utility coordination (Morgantown Utility Board, DBI Networks LLC/ClearFiber, FirstEnergy/Mon Power, Hope Gas) - Site restoration and traffic management - Sanitary sewer replacement - All work must comply with West Virginia Department of Transportation, AASHTO, American Institute of Steel Construction, and American Concrete Institute standards - Products and Services Requested: - Precast retaining wall units (no specific OEMs or part numbers provided) - Wall drainage systems - Backfill materials - General construction services (demolition, debris removal, utility coordination, erosion and sediment control) - Notable Requirements: - Two-envelope bid submission system - Bid security of at least 5% of bid amount - Project completion required within 40 calendar days for substantial completion, plus 10 days for final acceptance - Liquidated damages of $1,000 per day for delays - Compliance with West Virginia contractor licensing, state antibid-rigging regulations, and equal opportunity provisions - Bids are irrevocable for 60 days - No specific OEMs or proprietary products are named; bidders may propose suitable precast retaining wall systems meeting the specified standards.

Description

The City of Morgantown is soliciting bids for the construction of a new retaining wall system along Richwood Avenue sidewalk. The project includes excavation, removal of existing tieback walls, installation of precast retaining wall units, drainage systems, backfill, grading, erosion control, utility coordination, and site restoration. Bids must be submitted in a two-envelope system by May 1, 2026, with a pre-bid conference scheduled for April 23, 2026. The project aims to provide long-term slope stabilization and improve site safety and access.

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