The West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is soliciting bids for Phase II of the Simpson Creek Highwall, Tipple, and Portals project in Barbour County. The work encompasses site preparation, earthworks, utility crossings, erosion control, revegetation, and related construction activities required to rehabilitate a highwall and associated infrastructure for coal‑mining reclamation. Bids must be submitted electronically via the WV‑OASIS portal by 10:00 a.m. on 20 Nov 2026. A mandatory pre‑bid meeting is scheduled for 5 Nov 2026 at 10 a.m. Eastern Time; attendance is required for eligibility.
• Location: Barbour County, WV (approx. Lat 39.22409, Long ‑80.10878)
• Contract type: Agency Purchase Order – Request for Quote (RFQ)
• Scope of work includes mobilization, construction layout, quality control, gravel drive rehabilitation, temporary access roads, utility crossings, erosion control measures (silt fence, compost filter socks, rip‑rap, etc.), revegetation, and final site restoration.
• Mandatory pre‑bid meeting on 5 Nov 2026; failure to attend disqualifies the bid.
• All questions due by 13 Nov 2026; responses will be issued as written addenda.
• Electronic bid submission required via www.wvOASIS.gov; no paper bids accepted.
• Contact for inquiries: Larry T Workman (Buyer), (304) 414‑1242,
[email protected].
• Estimated contract value likely in the multi‑million‑dollar range, reflecting extensive earth‑moving, material, and labor requirements.