Stokes County issued the following announcement on July 21.
The Stokes Soil & Water Conservation District is requesting bids for the maintenance of the 24
watershed structures in Stokes County for the Fall 2021 maintenance plus January 2022 - December
2024 contract period. The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service has designed and constructed
24 flood control structures in Stokes County over the past 40 years. These structures provide flood
control for 56,579 acres in the Town Fork Creek watershed area and 36,536 acres in the Little Yadkin
watershed area. The Stokes Soil & Water Conservation District is responsible for the maintenance of
these flood control structures which includes mowing and maintenance on 75 acres and debris/brush
removal on an as needed basis. The services requested will be between April and November of each
year and are to be completed when the weather is suitable. Contracts are for 3-year periods; beginning
in January and ending in December.
In order to be eligible to submit a bid for the watershed maintenance, you must have proof of
liability insurance (recommended $1,000,000 minimum) or have documentation of the intent to
purchase the insurance. You must also provide worker’s compensation if you have 3 or more full time
employees or 10 or more unseasonal employees. Only bids from those who possess the appropriate
equipment and required documents will be considered. Zero turn lawnmowers and finishing mowers are
not appropriate for the required maintenance needs. The selected contractor must provide their own
way in and out of the watershed areas. Please include a list of equipment that you intend to use with
your bid.
The following items are needed:
1. Bush hogging/weed eating of dams, embankments, spillways, borrow areas, and along the
waterline on the front side of the dams to remove woody growth and weeds to ensure proper
vegetative development and maintenance. Also includes general maintenance such as clearing
drain pipes of sediment and obstructions and ensuring the primary spillway and riser is
functioning properly. This will be completed 2x/year; once in summer and once in fall. Specific
months will be determined by the Stokes SWCD.
2. Removal of debris/brush from front side of dams, along waterline, and top of risers for proper
dam maintenance and safety. The removal of woody growth from plunge pools and other areas
on the front and back of dams. These services will be provided on an as needed basis.
Price per acre: _____________
Bids will be accepted until August 26, 2021 at 4:30 PM EST and can be mailed, emailed, or delivered in person to our office. Please contact the Stokes Soil & Water Conservation District office with any
questions regarding the watershed maintenance requirements and bid submittal process.
McKayla N. Sawyers
District Soil/Watershed Conservationist
Original source can be found here.
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