Ardmore School District Civicplus #26-401

Vegetation Removal and Restoration Services for Lake Jean Neustadt and Lake Scott King Dams

The City of Ardmore, Oklahoma is seeking bids for comprehensive vegetation removal services at two city-owned dams—Lake Jean Neustadt and Lake Scott King—to ensure dam safety and regulatory compliance. - Government Buyer: - City of Ardmore, Oklahoma (Purchasing Department) - Scope of Work: - Removal of woody vegetation from upstream and downstream dam slopes, abutments, groins, spillway training walls, spillway channels, and buffer zones (within 50 feet of structures) - Includes cutting, grubbing, stump and root extraction, disposal of debris, surface restoration, and erosion protection - Mobilization, demobilization, insurance, and general conditions for each dam site - Regulatory and Technical Requirements: - Compliance with Oklahoma Water Resources Board (OWRB), Association of State Dam Safety Officials (ASDSO), and FEMA dam safety guidelines - Use of specific seed mixes and erosion control materials for site restoration - Contractors must submit detailed work, restoration, and disposal plans, and demonstrate experience in dam or levee vegetation removal - Liquidated damages of $350/day if not completed within 150 calendar days (max 240 days with extensions for weather) - 5% bid bond and 100% performance and payment bonds required - Subject to Oklahoma Local Bidder Preference Law - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or product manufacturers are named; the procurement is for specialized services, not branded products - Products/Services Requested: - Clearing and grubbing for dam safety (no part numbers) - Mobilization/demobilization and general site preparation for each dam - Locations: - Lake Jean Neustadt, Ardmore, OK - Lake Scott King, Ardmore, OK - City of Ardmore Purchasing Department, 23 South Washington, Ardmore, OK 73401 - Notable Requirements: - Strict adherence to dam safety and environmental restoration standards - Experience in similar dam or levee projects is mandatory

Description

This solicitation is for the removal of woody vegetation from two dams in Ardmore, Oklahoma, specifically at Lake Jean Neustadt and Lake Scott King. The work includes excavating, cutting, and disposing of vegetation from the upstream and downstream slopes of the dams, as well as clearing woody vegetation from emergency spillway channels. Bidders must submit sealed bids by June 4, 2026, and attend a pre-bid meeting on May 21, 2026. The contract requires performance, maintenance, and payment bonds, and is subject to the Oklahoma Local Bidder Preference Law.

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