Summary/ Background: As of January 2025, the County’s Storm Drainage Program implemented a policy of using contractors “exclusively” for cleaning and maintaining the stormwater drainage ditches. These ditches are located throughout the 400 sq miles of Accomack County. Keeping these ditches open and functional plays an important role in road safety and protects property from flooding. Southside & Crystal Beach drains excess water from State Route 649, and the town of Chesconessex.  

Scope of Work: Southside & Crystal Beach The successful contractor will clear and clean the drainage ditch back to its original parameters. Some projects will require a “snag & drag” approach to remove fallen trees and naturally occurring dams that restrict water flow. Other projects will require excavating leaf litter, debris and sedimentation to restore the original parameters of the ditch. This project is primarily a dredging operation. The existing structure provides drainage for State Route 649 Southside Road, and the surrounding area. The flow of water has been impeded by small trees, debris and some silt. The first part of the proposed maintenance dredging operation will start at State Route 649, approximately 50 feet south west of Crystal Beach Rd. and follow the contours of the existing ditch for approximately 1,725 feet and terminate at the point this ditch enters the T of the downstream ditch. The second portion of this project starts approximately 75 feet south west of Taylor Ln and continues approximately 775 feet south east to the inlet of a culvert that empties into a pond leading to Chesconesssex Creek. (Total length approximately _2,500_ feet).  (see attached map)

 Notes: The contractor will be responsible for contacting “Miss Utility” to mark any underground wires prior to beginning work.

FULL RFQ DOCUMENT:  RFQ 312 - Southside & Crystal Beach final

BID TABULATIONS:   RFQ 312 Bid Tabulation