This is a service / maintenance or supply contract in Mobile, Alabama. Contact the soliciting agency for additional information.

Project has been cancelled. The City of Mobile (COM) is seeking bids for the cleaning of specified drainage ditches throughout the COM as per the following and attached location map. Contract work will start upon direction of the COM. All open storm water conveyances included in the scope of work will be referred to as ditches, whether man-made or natural and regardless of their materials of construction. The ditches are clearly described in the link provided by the COM which includes maps of the ditches. Cleaning of ditches shall include the removal of any flow impediment such as debris, trash, vegetation, trees, sediment accumulation, etc. as per the attached typical sections. Accumulation of sediment shall be removed to reestablish flowlines as much as practicable as directed. Disposal of sediment shall be as directed and may include redistributing within project limits. Existing broken concrete ditch linings shall not be removed. The area shall be cleaned and the COM shall be notified. Contractor shall exercise caution when performing work. Proper equipment shall be utilized as to not damage improved ditch sections (concrete ditch sections, gabion basket ditches, etc.). Contractor shall be responsible for damages due to ditch sections due to contractor negligence or improper use of equipment. The main flow lines of ditches in low areas overrun by vegetation with no clearly established channels shall be cleared by the contractor. A city representative will define the main flow line, as required. Vendors do not need a City of Mobile Business License or Certificate of Authority from the Alabama Secretary of State to submit a bid, but may need to obtain the Business License and Certificate of Authority if applicable, prior to issuance of a Purchase Order. The right is reserved to reject any, or all quotations, or any portions thereof, and to waive technicalities if deemed to be in the interest of the City of Mobile. Each bid shall be accompanied by a Cashier's Check, Certified Check, Bank Draft or Bid Bond for the sum of five (5) Percent of the amount bid, made payable to the City of Mobile and certified by a reputable banking institution. All checks shall be returned promptly, except the check of the successful bidder, which shall be returned after fulfilling the bid.