Bid submission deadline is 11:00 AM CT, Wednesday, May 21, 2025. Bidders must submit one original and one copy of the specifications packet. A pre-bid meeting and walkthrough will be held on Monday, April 28, 2025, at 10:00 AM CT, in the emergency management conference room. Questions must be submitted by 5:00 PM CT, May 9, 2025. Vendors must be registered with SAM (System for Award Management). Form **** (Texas Ethics Commission submission) is required for all non-exempt bidders. The contract period begins upon approval by the Commissioners Court and expires June 1, 2029. The awarded contractor will report to the Jefferson County Wildfire Coordinator and Jefferson County Wildfire Specialists. The contractor must have prior experience in wildfire fuel mitigation. The county reserves the right to award the contract to more than one vendor. All items must be packaged to prevent damage during shipping. Invoices must clearly itemize goods/services, including quantity, part number, description, price, discounts, labor charges, and delivery/installation costs. Usage reports may be requested. Insurance requirements include public liability, excess liability, and workers compensation. The contractor is responsible for all operating costs, permits, licenses, and maintenance of equipment. The contractor must submit a work log detailing properties serviced, dates serviced, and hours worked. The county is seeking four teams of two individuals each (
heavy equipment
operator and sawyer).
Heavy equipment
operator licenses must be included with the bid. The contractor is responsible for rectifying any damage to county or individual property. Liquidated damages may be assessed for non-performance. The contract may be cancelled for default. The bid must remain in effect for 90 days from bid opening. The bidder must be willing to allow other governmental entities to piggyback off this contract, if awarded, under the same terms and conditions.