Huff_Creek_5B_Hopkins_Mow_Area.pdf

This is a project description document for the Greenville County Soil and Water Conservation District's PL566 Watershed Dam Mowing contract opportunity in South Carolina. The project requires annual mowing services for nine flood-control dams constructed by the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service during the 1960s and 70s across three watersheds: Huff Creek (five dams), Rabon Creek (one dam), and South Tyger River (three dams). The dams range in size from 2.8 to 11.9 acres and require mowing of earthen dam surfaces and auxiliary spillways to prevent woody vegetation growth that could compromise structural integrity. The RFP #26039 requires contractors to complete all mowing within 30 calendar days of receiving the Notice to Proceed. Proposals must be submitted by November 7, 2025, at 3:00 pm, with an anticipated contract award date of November 17, 2025. The contract is structured as a single-year engagement with potential for future annual renewals based on satisfactory performance.

Bidders must submit comprehensive proposals including company background, qualifications, references, safety records, and a detailed project schedule. Evaluation will be conducted using a 100-point scoring system with equal weighting (20 points each) across cost, project experience, references, RFP responsiveness, and safety record. Contractors must carry minimum insurance coverage of $1,000,000 in comprehensive general liability, $1,000,000 in automobile liability, and statutory worker's compensation coverage, with Greenville County named as an additional insured. Pricing will be submitted as lump sum bids for all nine dam locations. No specific budget range is disclosed in the available documentation, and there are no incumbent vendors identified or set-aside designations mentioned.