Right-of-Way Easement Clearing Services

The North Texas Municipal Water District (NTMWD) is soliciting sealed bids for right-of-way easement clearing services through Request for Bid (RFB) No. 25-198-B, covering an extensive service area of approximately 2,200 square miles across eleven counties. The contract encompasses comprehensive land clearing, grubbing, and stripping services for over 250 sites and 600 miles of water pipelines, with primary objectives including tree and brush removal, chipping/burning tree limbs, and herbicide application in pipeline rights-of-way, fenced equipment maintenance areas, and empty lots. Bidders must demonstrate a primary business focus in pipeline and easement clearing, possess a minimum of three years of relevant experience, and have necessary equipment and safety certifications. The pre-bid meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, August 5, 2025, at 1:00 PM Central via Webex, with bid submittals due by Tuesday, August 19, 2025, at 11:00 AM Central. The initial contract term is one year, with potential automatic renewals for four additional one-year periods, not to exceed a total of five years. Evaluation will likely focus on bidders' demonstrated experience, equipment capabilities, hourly rates, and comprehensive insurance coverage.

The solicitation does not explicitly outline specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Bidders are required to provide comprehensive insurance coverage, including commercial general liability, automobile liability, and workers' compensation with specified minimum coverage amounts. The bid pricing form includes hourly rates for various equipment types such as mulchers, dozers, excavators, and brush removal equipment, with estimated usage ranging from 250 to 600 hours across different equipment categories. The bid tabulation reveals six companies submitted proposals, with bid amounts ranging from $848,380.00 (submitted by Blake Good Welding and Construction) to $2,177,500.00 (submitted by TerraSol LLC). The contract will establish per-hour rates for right-of-way clearing services, with actual work to be assigned on a case-by-case basis through specific job scopes and pricing confirmed during on-site meetings with the NTMWD Coordinator. An approved herbicide list is provided, offering multiple manufacturer options for 2,4-D and Glyphosate products, ensuring flexibility in vegetation management while maintaining EPA regulatory compliance.