Site work and new construction of a playground / park / athletic field in Stuarts Draft, Virginia. Completed plans call for the construction of a one-story above grade playground / park / athletic field.

The County of Augusta is seeking a Class A Contractor to provide all labor and equipment required to complete the project known as Pickleball Courts Stuarts Draft Park, in accordance with the scope of work and specifications provided. The work location is Stuarts Draft Park, Edgewood Lane, Stuarts Draft, VA 24477. Should any potential bidders have questions, they may submit them to Lacy Stajduhar using the Pre-Bid Question Form found on page 14. Forms may be submitted by emailing lstajduhar@co.augusta.va.us. In the event specific information not contained in this Invitation for Bids is provided to any bidder, the same specific information will be provided to any other bidders as an addendum posted to the County website and eVA DESCRIPTION: Located on Edgewood Lane, just off US Route 340, the Stuarts Draft Park features a Junior Olympic size swimming pool, two picnic shelters, an amphitheater and a playground. There are also two soccer fields, two little league baseball fields and a lengthy walking trail. Open daily from sunrise to sunset, most of these features are available for reservation. The project involves the construction of the (4) pickleball courts on land owned by the Augusta County Board of Supervisors. The site is directly across from Stuarts Draft Baptist Church. SCOPE OF WORK: Refer to Exhibit #1 for the approved site plan from EGS and Associates. 1. Call Miss Utility and Contacting Facilities Maintenance for private lines located in and around work area. 2. Install Temporary Construction Entrance at existing parking lot. 3. Install silt fence around the perimeter to protect the adjacent areas. 4. Install temporary diversion to direct runoff around excavated area. 5. Strip topsoil, stockpile, and temporary seed as shown on the approved plans. 6. Rough excavate and grade site areas as shown on the approved plans. 7. Install proposed retaining wall as shown. 8. As grade is reached on the site, install the stone aggregate for stabilization where appropriate. 9. Install proposed 15" CMP at parking lot entrance. 10. Stabilize existing ditch line with permanent seeding and soil stabilization blankets. 11. Add material to the top of the existing stormwater embankment as shown, topsoil, seed and mulch. 12. Begin court construction in accordance with the specifications listed as exhibit #2. 13. Once building construction is substantially complete, final grade all areas as shown on the approved site plan. 14. Apply top soil to the disturbed areas. 15. On all slopes, apply surface roughening to help stabilize areas16. Apply permanent seeding as specified. 17. Install soil stabilization blankets as designated to prevent erosion. 18. All remaining disturbed areas shall be straw mulched. 19. Final grading, topsoil, surface roughening, seed fertilize, and mulch. 20. Remove ESC measures upon project completion and 30 days after final stabilization has been achieved. SCOPE OF WORK (Parking Lot Add option): Refer to Exhibit #1 for the approved site plan from EGS and Associates. 1. Call Miss Utility and Contacting Facilities Maintenance for private lines located in and around work area. 2. Install Temporary Construction Entrance at existing parking lot. 3. Strip topsoil, stockpile, and temporary seed as shown on the approved plans. 4. Rough excavate and grade site areas as shown on the approved plans. 5. As grade is reached on the site, install the base stone aggregate for stabilization. 6. Install proposed 15" CMP at parking lot entrance. 7. Remove and shift existing parking lot and gravel towards Edgewood Lane. a. Option 1: Place 6" of 21A base aggregate and compact to meet maximum density. b. Option2: Place 8" of 21A base aggregate and compact to meet maximum density. Then place 1.5" of surface asphalt mix. 8. Plant 5 trees in between the parking lot and the pickleball courts. Trees are to be Leyland Cyprus at least 4' tall.