Duplin County Civicplus #26

Stream Debris Removal Services for Cypress Creek, Duplin County, NC

Duplin County Board of Commissioners is seeking proposals for stream debris removal on Cypress Creek in North Carolina. - Government Buyer: - Duplin County Board of Commissioners - Duplin Soil and Water Conservation District/NRCS - Duplin County NRCS/Soil and Water Conservation District Office - Scope of Work: - Removal and disposal of trees, logs, stumps, snags, shrubs, brush, aquatic weeds, and other obstructions from three sections of Cypress Creek - Debris must be placed at least 30 feet from the stream edge on the same side it originated - Includes cutting, removal, disposal, and herbicide treatment as needed - Removal of leaning, dead, or undercut trees that may fall into the channel within a year - Equipment must minimize soil disturbance - Services Required: - Securing all necessary permits for each work site - Coordination and prioritization of work sites with county NRCS/Soil and Water Conservation personnel - Notable Requirements: - Minimum $1,000,000 general liability insurance (increased to $2,000,000 if explosives are used) - Valid workers compensation insurance - No subcontractors allowed; list of employees required - References for past projects and detailed equipment lists - Letter of intent from a performance bond company and 100% performance bond upon award - Compliance with all local, state, and federal environmental regulations, including buffer rules and hazardous spill management - Liquidated damages of $200 per day for late completion - County may award contracts for some or all work items and may add additional work if funding becomes available - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation

Description

The Duplin County Board of Commissioners is soliciting proposals for stream debris removal on Cypress Creek in Duplin County, North Carolina. The project involves removing and disposing of trees, logs, stumps, snags, shrubs, brush, aquatic weeds, and other obstructions from the creek's flow area. Work sites will be coordinated with Duplin County NRCS/Soil and Water Conservation personnel, and the contractor must secure all required permits before starting work. The project must be completed by May 31, 2027, with liquidated damages of $200 per day for late completion. A mandatory pre-bid meeting and site showing is scheduled for August 10, 2026.

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