Pender County Civicplus #44

Stream debris removal on Mill Branch and East Mill Branch

Pender Soil and Water Conservation District is seeking a contractor to remove debris from Mill Branch and East Mill Branch in Pender County, North Carolina. - Buyer: Pender Soil and Water Conservation District. - Work requested: Remove stream obstructions, including limbs, brush, rubbish, and other debris that impede streamflow or navigation, as well as trees leaning more than 45 degrees over the channel. - Mill Branch: approximately 18,861 feet. - East Mill Branch: approximately 2,023 feet. - Estimated lengths are for reference and do not determine payment or completion. - Debris handling: Process and place debris outside the stream according to project specifications and woody-debris guidelines, in a way that prevents it from washing back into the waterway. Dropping trees underwater and leaving them is prohibited. - Contractor requirements: A mandatory site visit is required. Bids must include a total contract price, references or documentation of relevant experience, and a signed statement confirming the site visit. The contractor must obtain required permits, provide proof of insurance and workers’ compensation, carry at least $1 million in liability insurance, and provide a performance bond equal to the total bid. - Schedule: Begin within 30 days after award and complete within six months after work starts. A weather-related extension may be granted; late completion is subject to liquidated damages of $100 per day. - OEMs and vendors: None named. No manufactured products or part numbers are requested.

Description

Pender Soil and Water Conservation District is soliciting bids for stream debris removal along Mill Branch and East Mill Branch in Pender County, North Carolina, under the Streamflow Rehabilitation Assistance Program (STRAP). Work includes removing obstructions and debris that impede streamflow or navigation, removing trees leaning more than 45 degrees over the channel, and processing and placing debris according to project specifications and guidelines. The referenced stream lengths are approximately 18,861 feet for Mill Branch and 2,023 feet for East Mill Branch; these estimates are for reference only and will not determine payment or completion. Bids must state a total contract price and include prior-work references or documentation and a signed statement confirming the mandatory site visit. Bids are due October 14, 2026, at 3:00 PM.

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