Clearing and Snagging a Section of Abbotts Creek Phase 4

Davidson County Department of Soil and Water Conservation has identified a need for Stream Debris Removal Services and is seeking a contractor who is prepared to assume the responsibility for providing these services while meeting federal and state guidelines and requirements.Contractors shall provide disaster recovery services including, but not limited to, clean-up, demolition, removal, reduction and disposal of debris in order to eliminate threats to public health and safety. All equipment and supplies required for this service is the responsibility of the contractor. There are approximately 4,000 linear feet of stream to be cleared. There is no guarantee of the amount of stream footage to be cleared.  However, this will be the basis of the bid.  As a bid alternate an additional amount of up to approximately 2,000 linear feet of stream could be included in the project depending upon the bid price per linear foot.  The linear foot is defined as top of stream bank on one side to top of stream bank on the opposite side and then up or downstream 1 foot.An additional amount of up to approximately 2,000 feet of stream could be included in the project depending upon the bid price per linear foot.Sealed Proposals subject to the conditions made a part hereof will be received until 3 p.m., on March 19,  2025 for furnishing services described herein.  In the event the County is closed due to inclement weather, this opening will take place on the next business day.Note: The County recommends using an over-night service or hand delivering the RFP response. Note: The close date for questions shall be March 14, 2025 at noon.A MANDATORY PRE-BID CONFERENCE:For all prospective offerors is scheduled for 2 p.m. March 12, 2025 at the Support Services Department. Attendance at this conference is a prerequisite for consideration of an offeror's proposal.  Copies of the bid package will be available at the pre-bid conference. Prospective offerors are encouraged to submit written questions in advance. Address is listed above. The site visit will be just after the pre-bid conference.  In the event the County is closed due to inclement weather, this meeting will take place on the next business day.It is the offeror's responsibility to assure that all addenda have been reviewed.The Contract shall be completed before September 30, 2026.    Awarded Offeror(s) will be required to furnish performance and payment bonds in an amount 100% of the contract cost within ten (10) days after the contract has been activated and a Notice to Proceed has been issued by the County. The Performance and Payment Bonds shall continue throughout the Services and for one year after the full scope of work is completed.