1-Letcher County 5076 DSR 018 Beetree Branch RFB.pdf

This is a Request for Bid (RFB) issued by Letcher County, Kentucky, in conjunction with the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) Emergency Watershed Protection (EWP) Program, soliciting bids from experienced contractors for streambank stabilization work using gabion structures at Beetree Branch (DSR 018). The project will be executed according to NRCS Standard Practices and Specifications, with construction plans provided in the accompanying appendices. An optional pre-bid meeting and site visit is scheduled for Tuesday, October 13, 2026, at 11:00 AM EST at the church located at the intersection of KY-7 and Spring Branch. Prospective bidders must submit questions through the DFS Procurement Portal (dfs.bonfirehub.com) by Friday, October 16, 2026, at 2:00 PM EST. All bids and required documentation must be submitted online to the DFS Procurement Portal no later than Thursday, October 22, 2026, at 2:00 PM EST. Award is anticipated during the week of October 26–30, 2026.

Bidders are required to provide a 5% bid bond or certified check along with a 100% performance bond. Addenda will be posted to the DFS Portal, and bidders are responsible for monitoring the portal regularly for updates. All companies, including women-owned, minority-owned, and veteran-owned businesses, are encouraged to submit bids. For questions regarding portal registration or navigation, interested parties should contact procurement@erassist.com. The project is funded through the NRCS Emergency Watershed Protection Program.