DSR 48-14-24-5118-002 Debris Removal from Streambank and Shoreline Along Oyster Creek and Bastrop Bayou

Brazoria County, Texas is issuing a Competitive Sealed Proposal (CSP) for debris removal services from the streambank and shoreline along Oyster Creek and Bastrop Bayou following Hurricane Beryl damage. The procurement seeks comprehensive cleanup and removal of storm-generated debris including trees, logs, brush, blockages, rubbish, and other materials from three geographic areas: Upper Oyster Creek (26.7 miles), Lower Oyster Creek (16.4 miles), and Bastrop Bayou (4.6 miles). Key deliverables include debris removal and haul-off using water-based barge operations, temporary access road construction and removal, site restoration including pavement, sidewalks, and landscaping, and installation of traffic control devices. The successful contractor must complete work within 120 calendar days, with operations limited to Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM, and Saturday work 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM with notice. A mandatory pre-offer meeting is scheduled for May 14, 2026, at 10:00 AM in Angleton, Texas, with clarification questions due by May 18, 2026, and sealed proposals due by 11:00 AM Central Time on June 2, 2026. Contractors must demonstrate extensive experience with similar waterway debris removal projects completed within the past five years, provide comprehensive safety programs and OSHA compliance documentation, submit five project references, and furnish resumes for key personnel including the project manager, superintendent, scheduler, and quality control person. Required qualifications include general liability insurance of $3,000,000 per occurrence, automobile/truck liability insurance of $3,000,000 per occurrence, performance and payment bonds equal to 100 percent of the contract sum, and a bid bond of at least 5 percent of the total bid price. Evaluation criteria assess contractor experience and qualifications, quality and customer satisfaction capabilities, project references, key personnel qualifications, litigation and compliance history, and workers' compensation safety records including experience modification rates and OSHA injury data. All work must comply with Davis-Bacon Act prevailing wage requirements, federal environmental regulations including the Clean Air Act and Federal Water Pollution Control Act, and comprehensive stormwater pollution prevention and erosion control measures.

The solicitation does not specify set-aside designations or restrictions limiting responsiveness to particular organizational types or disadvantaged enterprises, and no incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified. Contractors must comply with all federal civil rights laws including Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, with mandatory compliance flowing down to all subcontractors. The project is funded through USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) cooperative agreement and Brazoria County's budget, with all contract records subject to audit by Brazoria County, USDA, NRCS, the USDA Office of Inspector General, and the Comptroller General for a minimum of three years after final payment. No current infrastructure or technology integration requirements are specified in the solicitation documents. The estimated project budget is $3.5 million, with mobilization capped at 5 percent of total project cost and tipping fee reimbursement based on actual costs supported by disposal receipts. Contract award approval is anticipated in June 2026, with the contract term extending until project completion as specified in the offer sheet, and no renewal options are mentioned in the solicitation.