City of Osceola Drainage Ditch Grubbing, Grading, and Environmental Cleaning Services RFP 2026-DITCH-01
City of OsceolaCity · Osceola, AR- Due
- Sep 15, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Aug 24, 2026
The 30-second brief
The City of Osceola, Arkansas is soliciting competitive sealed proposals for RFP No. 2026-DITCH-01 to perform grubbing, grading, clearing, and environmental cleaning of 11 specified city drainage ditches. Work includes removal of stumps, roots, and woody vegetation; reshaping channel beds to restore gravity flow; and legal disposal of silt, trash, and sediment. Specific sites include Cherry St. Ditch, Hwy 61, and locations near residential property lines requiring restricted machinery width. Bidders must hold an active Arkansas Heavy Construction or Municipal & Utility license for projects over $50,000. A 5% bid bond is required for proposals exceeding $50,000, and the awarded vendor must provide a 100% performance and payment bond. Proposals are due by 10:00 AM CST on September 15, 2026.
Three physical hard copies and one digital PDF on a flash drive of the proposal including cover letter, Qualifications, Technical approach, Cost proposal, And required forms.
Total Project Cost (40%), Qualifications & Experience (25%), Technical Approach & Plan (20%), Compliance & Responsiveness (15%)
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Summary
The City of Osceola, Arkansas is soliciting competitive sealed proposals for RFP No. 2026-DITCH-01 to perform grubbing, grading, clearing, and environmental cleaning of 11 specified city drainage ditches.
Work includes removal of stumps, roots, and woody vegetation; reshaping channel beds to restore gravity flow; and legal disposal of silt, trash, and sediment. Specific sites include Cherry St. Ditch, Hwy 61, and locations near residential property lines requiring restricted machinery width. Bidders must hold an active Arkansas Heavy Construction or Municipal & Utility license for projects over $50,000. A 5% bid bond is required for proposals exceeding $50,000, and the awarded vendor must provide a 100% performance and payment bond. Proposals are due by 10:00 AM CST on September 15, 2026.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
Three physical hard copies and one digital PDF on a flash drive of the proposal including cover letter, Qualifications, Technical approach, Cost proposal, And required forms.
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
4- License copy
- Bid Bond
- Illegal Immigrant Certification
- Non-Collusion Affidavit
- Submit to
- Street and Sanitation / Purchasing Department, City of Osceola, 300 W. Hale Ave, Osceola, AR 72370
- Scope location
- Osceola, AR
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from City of Osceola?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is September 15, 2026. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: Street and Sanitation / Purchasing Department, City of Osceola, 300 W. Hale Ave, Osceola, AR 72370.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including City of Osceola in AR, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the RFP submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Three physical hard copies and one digital PDF on a flash drive of the proposal including cover letter, Qualifications, Technical approach, Cost proposal, And required forms.. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Total Project Cost (40%), Qualifications & Experience (25%), Technical Approach & Plan (20%), Compliance & Responsiveness (15%)" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from City of Osceola?
All active and historical solicitations from City of Osceola are tracked and searchable. As a city agency, City of Osceola regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
What documents are required to bid on this RFP?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: License copy, Bid Bond, Illegal Immigrant Certification, Non-Collusion Affidavit. Review the full document from City of Osceola for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Osceola, AR. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.