5076 Letcher County NRCS DSR 016 Raymond Branch Debris Removal

Letcher County, Kentucky, is requesting proposals for debris removal services near Rockhouse Road under an NRCS Environmental Watershed Protection Program project, with proposals due June 26, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. EST via the DFS Procurement Portal. An optional pre-proposal site visit is scheduled for June 24, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. EST at the Letcher County Fiscal Court office in Whitesburg.

The scope covers clearing approximately 100 linear feet of channel by removing and disposing of trees, logs, stumps, shrubs, brush, and rubbish; shaping the channel; and applying pollution control measures, seeding, and mulching on disturbed areas. Work must comply with NRCS National Construction Specifications and Construction Plans. All work must be completed by August 25, 2026.

Evaluation will be scored on a 120-point scale: contractor capacity and experience (30 points), references (10 points), and price (60 points), with optional interviews potentially adding up to 20 points. Price evaluation uses the formula [1 - (B−A)/A] × C, where A is the lowest bidder's cost, B is the evaluating bidder's cost, and C is the maximum cost points available. Pricing must be submitted as unit prices and lump sum costs for mobilization and demobilization; all costs must be all-inclusive and non-changeable except for county-approved modifications.

Proposers must provide proof of liability insurance, auto coverage, and workers' compensation upon award. All required certifications—non-collusion declarations, lobbying certifications, debarment certifications, conflict of interest statements, and drug-free workplace affidavits—must be submitted through the portal. Contract award is anticipated June 29, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. EST during a special Fiscal Court meeting. Letcher County reserves the right to reject any or all proposals and to accept multiple proposals per location or line item.