Bridge Debris Removal

Boone County is seeking a qualified contractor to provide labor, equipment, and related services for the removal of bridge debris (fallen trees, brush, and other woody material) from county‑maintained bridges and streambeds in the Columbia, Missouri area. The contract is a one‑year term (Nov 1 2026 – Oct 31 2027) with the possibility of up to four one‑year renewals and a month‑to‑month extension of up to six months after the third renewal. Work is performed on an as‑needed, “time‑and‑materials” basis; the county will issue a quote request, and the contractor must respond within 72 hours with detailed hourly rates, mobilization fees, and hauling costs. The contractor must provide all supervision, labor, equipment, traffic control, mobilization/demobilization, fuel, and disposal services, and must comply with OSHA, insurance, and safety requirements. Anticipated individual project values are under $50,000, and the county will guarantee a minimum two‑hour payment per deployment. • Scope: Bridge debris removal, equipment mobilization, debris hauling, on‑site disposal, traffic control, site restoration. • Contract term: 1 year (Nov 1 2026 – Oct 31 2027) with optional renewals. • Delivery: As‑needed; quotes due within 72 hrs of request; work M‑F, 6 am‑6 pm, daylight, weather permitting. • Compensation: Hourly rates for labor & equipment; minimum two‑hour payment per call‑out. • Insurance: $3 M commercial general liability, $3 M auto liability, $500 k employers liability, workers’ comp per MO law. • Pre‑bid conference: Oct 5 2026 (optional but strongly urged). • Submission deadline: Oct 16 2026, 10:30 am CT (electronic or mail). • Required certifications: OSHA safety program, E‑Verify, work‑authorization, debarment, and qualifications statements.