Dredging Services at Caddo Lake/Big Cypress Bayou

Background
Cypress Valley Navigation District (CVND) is seeking to enter into an agreement for dredging services to remove excess silt and sand from the banks and waters in the Cathedral area on Bradley Canal off of Big Cypress Bayou/Caddo Lake. The area is approximately 1400 feet. The solicitation provides detailed information about the scope of work, specifications, equipment required, project safety requirements, project completion timeline, and insurance requirements.

Work Details
The scope of work includes removing excess sand/silt debris material below the waterline from the specified area, placing debris on the west side of the canal to prevent it from returning to the waterway, and ensuring that no living trees are damaged or removed during the operation.

The specifications outline the length, minimum width, minimum water depth, and other requirements for removing the debris material. The project requires a barge equipped with a Track hoe/Backhoe capable of digging out the excess sand/silt to a depth of 6-8 feet.

Safety requirements include marking equipment left overnight with reflective tape or high visibility flashing warning lights and putting up warning signs upstream and downstream of the worksite. The project completion timeline stipulates that all work must be completed and all equipment removed from the area no later than 60 days after the bid is awarded and a notice to proceed is given to the contractor.

Period of Performance
The period of performance for this contract is not explicitly stated in the provided information.

Place of Performance
The geographic location for this contract is at Caddo Lake/Big Cypress Bayou in Texas.