NRCS Hopkins County - Debris Removal Along Middle Tradewater River

Hopkins County is soliciting proposals for debris removal services through the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service's (NRCS) Environmental Watershed Protection (EWP) Program. The project involves clearing 17 sites totaling 15,120 linear feet of channel and floodplain along the Middle Tradewater River, with the primary objective of reducing flooding hazards in rural areas. Contractors will be responsible for cutting and removing woody and man-made debris, seeding disturbed areas, and restoring the channel's flow capacity, with all work to be completed by March 24, 2026. The evaluation criteria for the contract will be based on a point system: contractor capacity and experience (30 points), references (10 points), and price (60 points), with a potential optional interview phase adding up to 20 additional points. An optional pre-proposal meeting and site visit is scheduled for October 28, 2025, at 1:00 PM CDT at the Hopkins County Fiscal Court. Proposals must be submitted electronically through the DFS Procurement Portal by November 3, 2025, at 9:00 AM CDT, with the contract award set to occur on November 4, 2025, at 10:00 AM CDT.

The procurement opportunity encourages submissions from all companies, with specific emphasis on women, minority, and veteran-owned businesses. Successful bidders must provide proof of liability, auto, and workers' compensation insurance. Contractors will be responsible for disposing of all sediment and woody debris at approved locations, with burn and bury areas subject to government approval. While no specific budget range is mentioned, the project is funded through the USDA NRCS Environmental Watershed Protection (EWP) Program. Contractors should be prepared to handle potential tipping fees and associated expenses. The solicitation covers Hopkins County, Kentucky, but is open to qualified contractors who can meet the technical specifications and performance requirements outlined in the Request for Proposals. Questions regarding the procurement can be submitted through the DFS Procurement Portal, with technical support available via email at procurement@erassist.com.