Morgantown Civicplus #2026-15

Morgantown Solicits Bids for Richwood Avenue Retaining Wall Construction

The City of Morgantown, West Virginia, is seeking bids for the construction of a new retaining wall system along Richwood Avenue to stabilize slopes and improve safety. - Government Buyer: - City of Morgantown, Director of Engineering and Public Works (Damien Davis, P.E.) - Products and Services Requested: - Precast retaining wall units (installation required) - Construction services including: - Excavation and dismantling of existing tieback walls - Installation of wall drainage systems - Backfill operations - Grading, erosion, and sediment control - Site restoration upon completion - Sanitary sewer replacement - Traffic management - Utility coordination (with Morgantown Utility Board, DBI Networks LLC dba ClearFiber, FirstEnergy/Mon Power, Hope Gas) - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs named; coordination with precast wall manufacturers is required - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Compliance with West Virginia contractor licensing and Department of Transportation standards - Maintenance of utility service throughout construction - Equal opportunity and non-discrimination policies - Substantial completion required within 40 calendar days, final acceptance within 10 days after - Liquidated damages of $1,000 per day for delays - Bid security of at least 5% required - Two-envelope bid submission system - Project Scope: - Demolition, removal, and installation of retaining walls - Coordination with utilities and precast wall manufacturers - Compliance with anti-bid-rigging regulations

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, dismantling existing tieback walls, installation of precast retaining wall units, drainage systems, backfill, grading, erosion control, utility coordination, and site restoration. Bids are to be submitted in a two-envelope system and will be received until 2:00 PM local time on May 1, 2026. A pre-bid conference is scheduled for April 23, 2026, and the project requires substantial completion within 40 calendar days with final acceptance within 10 days thereafter.

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