Site work for a water / sewer project in Baker, Louisiana. Working plans call for site work for a water / sewer project.

These bids were canceled due to potential conflict with another project on a waterway in which these ditches flow. The City of Baker, LA is seeking proposals to clear certain waterways within the City's boundaries related to the movement of water through drainage systems for flood mitigation. We appreciate your interest in providing these services and look forward to receiving your proposal (RFP). The City has identified the most significant ditches/canals within its boundaries that play a major role in drainage during water events that mitigate potential flooding of properties and streets. This request covers one of these identified waterways for which a more detailed scope of work is provided in Section 3. Scope of Work Requirements Prepare pre-construction video to identify the condition of the waterway and private property adjoining the waterway - this may be as simple as a video from one's cell phone, but significant enough to provide condition of the work area; Provide video to appropriate City employees to indicate extent of work required and to initiate notice to proceed with work identified; Identify access points for which Rights of Entry/Hold Harmless agreements may be required and coordinate with appropriate City employees to obtain appropriate signatures from property owners; Clear brush and debris within the waterway and transport off-site as specified; Remove any fallen trees lying within the waterway and transport off-site as specified; Cut down any trees growing in the waterway replacing with a material approved by the City's Public Works Department for purposes of maintaining erosion control; Excavate any material blocking the entrance or exit of all outfalls, pipe crossings, etc. which may be spread on-site along existing borders, if possible; Backfill any eroded areas with rip rap, broken concrete or any other stabilized material approved by the City's Public Works Department; and Repair areas of access or existing properties damaged through this process. The Respondent is responsible for all safety and traffic control(s) necessary while performing the above work from inception through completion. Necessary permits are also the responsibility of the Respondent and must be acquired prior to commencement. Evidence of these requirements shall be provided to the Grant Manager before the Notice to Proceed can be issued.