S_Tyger_4_Mush_Creek_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 services for nine flood-control earthen dams and auxiliary spillways 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). Individual dam areas range from 2.8 to 11.9 acres. Contractors must complete mowing within 30 calendar days after receiving the Notice to Proceed. Proposals are due November 7, 2025, at 3:00 pm, with an anticipated contract award date of November 17, 2025. The contract represents a single-year engagement with potential for future annual renewals based on satisfactory performance.

Pricing will be submitted on a lump sum basis for all nine dam locations. Evaluation criteria use a 100-point system with equal weighting (20 points each) assigned to cost, project experience, references, RFP responsiveness, and safety record. Contractors must carry specific insurance coverage including $1,000,000 in comprehensive general liability, $1,000,000 in automobile liability, and statutory worker's compensation, with Greenville County named as an additional insured. No specific incumbent vendor information or set-aside designations are indicated in the documentation. Qualified contractors should have specialized knowledge in watershed management, vegetation control, and dam maintenance, making environmental services, landscaping, or agricultural maintenance firms most suitable for this contract.