Stokes County issued the following announcement on Jul. 23.
The Stokes Soil & Water Conservation District is requesting bids for the maintenance of the 24 watershed structures in Stokes County for the Fall 2021 maintenance plus January 2022 - December 2024 contract period. The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service has designed and constructed 24 flood control structures in Stokes County over the past 40 years. These structures provide flood control for 56,579 acres in the Town Fork Creek watershed area and 36,536 acres in the Little Yadkin watershed area. The Stokes Soil & Water Conservation District is responsible for the maintenance of these flood control structures which includes mowing and maintenance on 75 acres and debris/brush removal on an as needed basis. The services requested will be between April and November of each year and are to be completed when the weather is suitable. Contracts are for 3-year periods; beginning in January and ending in December.
In order to be eligible to submit a bid for the watershed maintenance, you must have proof of liability insurance (recommended $1,000,000 minimum) or have documentation of the intent to purchase the insurance. You must also provide worker’s compensation if you have 3 or more full time employees or 10 or more unseasonal employees. Only bids from those who possess the appropriate equipment and required documents will be considered. Zero turn lawnmowers and finishing mowers are not appropriate for the required maintenance needs. The selected contractor must provide their own way in and out of the watershed areas. Please include a list of equipment that you intend to use with your bid.
The following items are needed:
1. Bush hogging/weed eating of dams, embankments, spillways, borrow areas, and along the waterline on the front side of the dams to remove woody growth and weeds to ensure proper vegetative development and maintenance. Also includes general maintenance such as clearing drain pipes of sediment and obstructions and ensuring the primary spillway and riser is functioning properly. This will be completed 2x/year; once in summer and once in fall. Specific months will be determined by the Stokes SWCD.
2. Removal of debris/brush from front side of dams, along waterline, and top of risers for proper dam maintenance and safety. The removal of woody growth from plunge pools and other areas on the front and back of dams. These services will be provided on an as needed basis.
Price per acre: _____________
Bids will be accepted until August 26, 2021 at 4:30 PM EST and can be mailed, emailed, or delivered in person to our office.
Please contact the Stokes Soil & Water Conservation District office with any questions regarding the watershed maintenance requirements and bid submittal process.
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