This is a service / maintenance or supply contract in Magnolia, North Carolina. Contact the soliciting agency for additional information.

The Duplin County Board of Commissioners is seeking proposals for stream debris removal on Whiteoak Branch in Duplin County, North Carolina. Stream debris removal shall consist of removing and disposition of trees, logs, stumps, snags, shrubs, brush, aquatic weeds and other obstructions from the flow area of the natural or excavated channel. Duplin County will require that the debris removed be placed a minimum of 20 feet from the edge of the stream and on the same side that it originated. Trees that are leaning over the channel at an angle greater than 30 degree of vertical, dead or severely undercut, have damaged root systems and are relying upon adjacent vegetation for support and appear they may fall into the channel within one year and create blockage to flows, must be removed. Work sites will be coordinated/prioritized with Duplin County NRCS/Soil and Water Conservations personnel (Inspectors) prior to beginning work. The contractor awarded this project will ensure that all required permits are secured for each site before any work proceeds for that site. All work, whether initially funded or added to the contract because of additional funding, must be completed by October 31, 2024 The successful bidder will be required to execute a contract. The bidder will be required to furnish to the County a performance bond in the penal sum of not less than one hundred (100%) of the original contract amount. Performance Bond may be used for this purpose and will be supplied by the successful bidder at the time of the award of the contract. Also, a copy of the insurance coverage policy is required at the time of the award of the contract. The County specifically reserves the right to reject any or all proposals. Any proposal that is deemed deficient in any regard can be rejected regardless of how it compares with any other bid amount proposed by any other bidder. This request for proposals consists of listed work items on page one of this RFP and can also be obtained by email or phone. Listed work items may be requested by sending an email to Cole.smith2@USDA.Gov or calling 910-296-2120, ext. 3121. The proposals received from different bidders will be compared on the basis of the sum of the bids for all of the listed items. The County of Duplin reserves the right to award a contract to complete some but not all of the listed items. If the contract awarded is to complete less than the listed work items, the contract price will be based on the listed work item prices submitted by the bidder as a result of this request. Scope The work shall consist of removing and disposition of trees, logs, stumps, snags, shrubs, brush, aquatic weeds and other obstructions from the flow area of the natural or excavated channel (here forward to be referred to as "clearing and snagging").