Tree trimming and brush removal, per vadot specifications greater than 6 in and 20 more items

PECHTS CONTRACTING was awarded a contract by the Virginia Department of Transportation (VADOT) on August 5, 2026, with a cumulative value of $1,953,665.00. The contract encompasses tree trimming and brush removal services performed according to VADOT specifications, with deliveries directed to Swan, Deborah Anne. The scope of work includes removal of trees and brush ranging from greater than 6 inches in diameter to greater than 54 inches in diameter breast height (DBH), with quantities varying by size category. The largest volume of work involves 4,200 units of tree trimming and brush removal for trees greater than 6 inches, priced at $330 per unit, followed by 900 units for trees greater than 12 inches at $360 per unit.

In addition to the tree removal work, the contract includes supplementary services such as crash cushion truck-mounted equipment operations and electronic arrow flashing, each estimated at 550 hours at $100 per hour. The contract also incorporates mobilization and demobilization costs totaling $24,500 across seven separate deployments at $3,500 per event. The pricing structure is tiered by tree diameter, with unit prices increasing from $330 for smaller trees to $975 for the largest trees exceeding 54 inches DBH, reflecting the complexity and resource requirements associated with removal of larger specimens.