EWP - Streambank Stabilization - Colonial Drive Site

Added: Jul 19, 2010 4:00 pm The USDA NRCS in New York is preparing to issue a solicitation for work authorized under the Emergency Watershed Protection Program due to recent heavy rain with resultant flooding conditions. This streambank stabilization work is to relieve imminent hazards to life and property. The work consists of site dewatering, installation of approximately 590 linear feet of sloped rock riprap, five (5) rock stream barbs (deflectors) and seeding and plantings to stabilize the stream bed and banks along Eighteenmile Creek in the Town of Boston, Erie County, New York.



A bid guarantee will be required with any bid over $100,000. Performance and Payment Bonds in the amount of 100% will be required within 7 calendar days of award of contract. The location of the work sites will be within the flooded areas and as described in the solicitations. All necessary permits and land rights have been acquired.



Bids under $100,000 require only Alternative payment protection in the amount of 50% of contract amount in the form of a payment bond or an irrevocable letter of within 7 calendar days of award of contract.



A firm-fixed price award is anticipated under the Small Business Competitiveness Demonstration Program. The solicitation package, construction drawings and specifications will be posted and available from this site on or about July 29, 2010. Anticipated date for bid opening will be on or about August 25, 2010. A pre-bid site showing is scheduled for August 4, 2010 at 11 a.m.. Meet at Colonial Drive circle, north of Hillcroft Road.



Price Range is between $100,000 - $250,000



Maximum performance time will be 12 calendar days