5076 Letcher County NRCS DSR 018 - Bee Tree Branch Debris Removal

Letcher County, Kentucky is requesting proposals for debris removal services near Bee Tree Branch as part of the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service's Environmental Watershed Protection Program, with proposals due June 26, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. EST and public opening at 10:00 a.m. the same day.

The scope encompasses clearing four sites across approximately 1,300 linear feet of channel by removing and disposing of trees, logs, stumps, shrubs, brush, rubbish, and man-made debris; shaping the channel; installing pollution control measures; and performing seeding and mulching on disturbed areas totaling 0.1 acre. All work must comply with NRCS National Construction Specifications and Standards, including traffic control, water removal, and excavation. Work must be completed by August 25, 2026.

Pricing shall be submitted on a unit-price basis with all prices all-inclusive: debris removal by linear foot (1,300 LF total), seeding and mulching by acre (0.1 acre), and mobilization and demobilization as a lump sum. Evaluation is weighted toward price at 60 points, followed by contractor capacity and experience at 30 points and references at 10 points, for a total of 100 points; optional interviews may add up to 20 additional points. Award is anticipated June 29, 2026 during a special Letcher County Fiscal Court meeting.

An optional pre-proposal site visit is scheduled for June 24, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. EST. Proposals must be submitted electronically through the DFS Procurement Portal at dfs.bonfirehub.com. Successful proposers must provide proof of liability, auto, and workers compensation insurance and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws.