5076 Letcher County NRCS DSR 016 Raymond Branch Debris Removal

Letcher County, Kentucky is requesting proposals for debris removal services near Raymond Branch under the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service's Environmental Watershed Protection Program, with proposals due June 26, 2026 at 9:00 AM EST via the DFS Procurement Portal and public opening at 10:00 AM that day.

The scope includes clearing approximately 300 linear feet of channel by removing and disposing of trees, logs, stumps, shrubs, brush, rubbish, and man-made debris, shaping the channel, seeding, mulching, and implementing pollution control measures. All work must be completed by August 25, 2026 and conform to NRCS Standard Practices and Specifications and Construction Plans. Contractors must submit unit pricing for three line items: debris removal per linear foot (300 LF), seeding and mulching per acre (0.1 AC), and mobilization/demobilization as a lump sum. All prices must be all-inclusive.

Evaluation is on a 100-point scale: contractor capacity and experience (30 points), references (10 points), and price (60 points), with optional interviews available for up to 20 additional points. Proposers must submit seven required certifications and declarations covering non-collusion, debarment status, conflict of interest, drug-free workplace compliance, and affirmative steps for small business participation. Successful contractors must provide proof of liability, auto, and workers compensation insurance and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws.

An optional pre-proposal site visit is scheduled for June 24, 2026 at 10:00 AM EST at the Letcher County Fiscal Court in Whitesburg. Award is anticipated June 29, 2026 at 10:00 AM EST during a special call Fiscal Court meeting at 156 Main Street, Suite 107, Whitesburg. The County reserves the right to accept or reject any proposals, award to multiple proposers by location or line item, and cancel the solicitation at any time.