PL566 watershed DAM mowing

Greenville County's Soil and Water Conservation District is seeking proposals for PL566 Watershed Dam Mowing, a specialized maintenance contract for nine flood-control dams constructed by the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service in the 1960s and 70s. The project requires annual mowing of earthen dams and auxiliary spillways located in the Huff Creek, Rabon Creek, and South Tyger River watersheds, with individual dam areas ranging from 2.8 to 11.9 acres. The Request for Proposal (RFP) #26039 requires contractors to complete mowing within 30 calendar days after receiving the Notice to Proceed, with an anticipated contract award date of November 17, 2025. Bidders must submit comprehensive documentation including company background, qualifications, references, safety records, and a proposed project schedule. The evaluation will use a 100-point system with equal weight (20 points each) given to cost, project experience, references, RFP responsiveness, and safety record. Proposals are due by November 7, 2025, at 3:00 pm, with specific submission requirements detailed in the bid documents.

While no specific set-aside designations are mentioned, contractors must meet strict qualification criteria and carry specific insurance requirements, including $1,000,000 in comprehensive general liability, $1,000,000 in automobile liability, and statutory worker's compensation coverage, with Greenville County named as an additional insured. The RFP does not indicate incumbent vendors or existing technology integration requirements. Though a specific budget range is not explicitly stated, the contract involves lump sum pricing for nine distinct dam locations: five in Huff Creek, one in Rabon Creek, and three in the South Tyger River watershed. The project requires specialized knowledge of watershed management, vegetation control, and dam maintenance, suggesting that qualified environmental services, landscaping, or agricultural maintenance firms would be most suitable for this contract. The contract appears to be a single-year engagement, with potential for future annual renewals based on satisfactory performance.