Rabon_Creek_20_Beulah_Mow_Area.pdf

This is a project description document for Greenville County's Soil and Water Conservation District in South Carolina, detailing the PL566 Watershed Dam Mowing contract opportunity (RFP #26039). The project requires annual mowing and vegetation control services for nine flood-control earthen dams and auxiliary spillways located across three watersheds: five dams in Huff Creek, one dam in Rabon Creek, and three dams in the South Tyger River. The dams, originally constructed by the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service in the 1960s and 70s under Public Law 566, range in size from 2.8 to 11.9 acres. Contractors must complete all mowing work within 30 calendar days of receiving the Notice to Proceed. Proposals are due 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.

The RFP utilizes a 100-point evaluation system with equal weighting (20 points each) across five criteria: cost, project experience, references, RFP responsiveness, and safety record. Contractors must carry comprehensive insurance coverage, including $1,000,000 in general liability, $1,000,000 in automobile liability, and statutory worker's compensation, with Greenville County named as an additional insured. No specific budget amount or set-aside designations are stated in the opportunity. Qualified contractors should demonstrate experience in environmental services, landscaping, or agricultural maintenance with specialized knowledge of watershed management and dam maintenance. Bidders must submit detailed company background information, qualifications documentation, references, safety records, and a comprehensive project schedule as part of their proposal packages.