NRCS Caldwell County - Debris Removal
Closed State & local contract opportunity Posted
- Solicitation number
- DSR-5079-001 - NRCS-KY
- State
- Kentucky
- Responses due
Opportunity facts
- Jurisdiction
Opportunity details come from dfs.bonfirehub.com. Updated .
About this opportunity
Caldwell County, Kentucky, in collaboration with the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), is soliciting proposals for Emergency Watershed Protection (EWP) Debris Removal Services across eleven sites along various creeks, totaling 10,200 linear feet. The procurement seeks an experienced contractor to perform channel clearing and debris removal to mitigate flooding hazards in rural areas. Specific project requirements include cutting and removing woody and man-made debris from stream channels, seeding disturbed areas, and ensuring proper disposal of sediment and debris outside the 100-year floodplain. The proposal evaluation will use a 100-point system, with 30 points allocated to contractor capacity and experience, 10 points for references, and 60 points for pricing. Proposals must be submitted online through the DFS Procurement Portal by 9:00 AM CDT on October 27, 2025, with contract award scheduled for the fiscal court meeting on October 28, 2025, at 100 East Market Street in Princeton, KY. The selected contractor must complete all work within 68 days after the work start date and provide comprehensive, all-inclusive pricing covering mobilization, demobilization, traffic control, and associated activities.
The procurement opportunity encourages submissions from all companies, with explicit support for women, minority, and veteran-owned businesses. Contractors must provide proof of liability, auto, and workers' compensation insurance, and demonstrate compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. Bidders will be required to submit pricing per linear foot for debris removal, with contractors expected to bid competitively while meeting stringent technical and operational requirements. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the project is funded through the USDA NRCS Environmental Watershed Protection (EWP) Program, suggesting available federal funding. Interested parties can obtain additional information and submit questions through the DFS Bonfirehub portal, with portal registration support available via procurement@erassist.com. Potential bidders are advised to regularly check the portal for potential addenda and updates to the solicitation.
Opportunity text
The Caldwell County Fiscal Court, (hereafter referred to as "County") is soliciting proposals from experienced contractors to provide debris removal services in streams at eleven (11) sites throughout the county. This project is part of the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service's (NRCS) Environmental Watershed Protection (EWP) Program. The work for this project involves channel clearing. The planned work will clear channel and flood plain of woody and manmade debris to lessen flooding hazards in rural areas. Work will consist of cutting and removing woody and manmade debris, seeding disturbed areas. The purpose of this work is to reduce risks to agricultural resources or civil infrastructure by removing obstructions that hinder channel flow or sediment transport in order to restore flow capacity and direction, prevent excessive bank erosion by eddies or redirection of flow, and reduce the undesirable formation of bars and/or minimize blockages by debris. Proposals must be submitted online no later than 9:00 AM on October 27, 2025 through the DFS Procurement Portal. Award will occur at the fiscal court meeting on October 28, 2025 at 9:00 AM CDT at 100 East Market Street, Room #27, Princeton, KY 42445. Addenda regarding this RFP will be posted to the DFS Portal at dfs.bonfirehub.com. Proposers are responsible for obtaining addenda and are advised to check the website frequently. Questions regarding this RFP are to be submitted to dfs.bonfirehub.com. For questions regarding portal registration or navigation, please email: procurement@erassist.com. All companies, including women, minority, and veteran owned businesses are encouraged to submit a proposal.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| 1-NRCS Caldwell 5079 RFP DSR-001 - Livingston Creek Debris Removal .pdf |
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