Highway Gully Maintenance Contract - Ross-on-Wye

Herefordshire County Council is seeking a contractor to deliver highway gully maintenance services in Ross-on-Wye. The contract involves inspecting and cleaning gullies on B, C, and U classified roads to ensure effective drainage. The contractor must visit all known gullies at least once per contract year, remove debris and silt, check outlet pipes, and jet where necessary. Key requirements include: taking before and after photographs of all gullies; submitting detailed maintenance records with road names and completed gully counts; repairing any damage caused during operations; providing an Annual Maintenance Plan for approval; and ensuring environmental compliance by using biodegradable materials, preventing water pollution, and diverting organic waste from landfill. The contractor must be registered as a waste carrier and cover all waste disposal costs. Monthly invoices must be accompanied by Waste Transfer Notes and Weighbridge Tickets. The contract covers 109 roads across Ross-on-Wye, with most roads requiring annual gully cleaning and a small number requiring twice-yearly maintenance. Estimated contract value: £60,000 excluding VAT (£72,000 including VAT). This is a service-based opportunity below the relevant procurement threshold.